Biofeedback as complementary treatment in patients with epilepsy – an underestimated therapeutic option? Review, results, discussion

Biofeedback as complementary treatment in patients with epilepsy – an underestimated therapeutic option? Review, results, discussion

Background. Biofeedback methods represent side effect free complementary options in the treatment of epilepsy. In this paper we review the current status of these methods in terms of clinical study results and their evaluation by systematic review papers. Possible mechanisms of action in biofeedback...

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Main Authors: Uhlmann Carmen, Fröscher Walter
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Exeley Inc. 2016-12-01
Series:Journal of Epileptology
Subjects:
biofeedback
neurofeedback
epilepsy
self-control
Online Access:http://www.degruyter.com/view/j/joepi.2016.24.issue-2/joepi-2016-0013/joepi-2016-0013.xml?format=INT
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Summary:Background. Biofeedback methods represent side effect free complementary options in the treatment of epilepsy. In this paper we review the current status of these methods in terms of clinical study results and their evaluation by systematic review papers. Possible mechanisms of action in biofeedback methods are discussed.
ISSN:2300-0147

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