Biofeedback

Question 1

What is biofeedback

Answer 1

. Involves training client to control involuntary physiological process
. Therapy makes these processes visible to client through use of tech such as heart monitors, electromygrams, skin conductance response

Question 2

What are the 3 stages

Answer 2

1. Client learns to become aware of physiological responses and how they can be adjusted
2. Client learns techniques to control physiological responses
3. Client learns to use techniques in their everyday life

Question 3

Sessions

Answer 3

Sessions are usually an hour long, people start to see positive results after 10 sessions - some may need many more

Question 4

Evaluation

Answer 4

. Biofeedback is expensive as 1-1 therapy and requires specialised equipment

. Greenhalgh = meta analysis of 36 studies with total sample of 1660 patients who used biofeedback as treatment for hypertension
^ concluded no evidence biofeedback is effective in reducing negative effects of stress