Effectiveness of neurofeedback therapy for anxiety and stress in adults living with a chronic illness: a systematic review protocol. (July 2017)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Blaskovits, Farriss; Tyerman, Jane; Luctkar-Flude, Marian
• Is Part Of: JBI database of systematic reviews and implementation reports. Volume 15:Number 7(2017)
• Publication Date: 2017-07
• Subjects: Anxiety -- EEG biofeedback -- mood disorder -- neurofeedback -- neurotherapy -- stress; Medicine -- Periodicals; Health -- Periodicals; 613
• DOI: 10.11124/JBISRIR-2016-003118
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2202-4433

Abstract

Abstract : Review question/objective: The objective of this review is to systematically examine the effectiveness of neurofeedback therapy for managing anxiety and stress in adults living with a chronic illness. The specific objectives are to identify which neurofeedback systems and/or protocols demonstrate effectiveness and determine the level of supporting evidence. The review question is as follows: What is the effectiveness of neurofeedback therapy for managing anxiety and stress in an adult population aged 18 years of age or older living with a chronic illness?