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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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Exeley Inc.
2016-12-01
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Series: | Journal of Epileptology |
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Online Access: | http://www.degruyter.com/view/j/joepi.2016.24.issue-2/joepi-2016-0013/joepi-2016-0013.xml?format=INT |
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. |
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ISSN: | 2300-0147 |