Exploring the Effectiveness of a Computer-Based Heart Rate Variability Biofeedback Program in Reducing Anxiety in College Students

Henriques, Gregg; Keffer, S.L.; Abrahamson, Craig; Horst, S. Jeanne

doi:10.1007/s10484-011-9151-4

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“…We found limitations in the analysed articles: not representative sample of population or small sample size [1,3,4,[15][16][17], short treatment duration; incomplete data follow-up or lack of follow-up on the long-term impact of biofeedback on anxiety [16]; preliminary study [14]; insufficient available statistical evidence [17]; unable to conduct analyses corresponding the changes in self-report with the coherence data recorded by computer-based biofeedback program [3].…”

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“…-Biofeedback group had a significant reduction in anxiety, while the control group had a moderate increase in anxiety. Henriques et al, 2011 USA. [3] -To examine the effectiveness of the HeartMath biofeedback software program as a stand-alone intervention for reducing anxiety and improving well-being in college students.…”

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“…Four studies presented a significant reduction of measured anxiety levels after biofeedback intervention [3,[13][14][15][16], and one found no significant differences on anxiety self-reported measures after biofeedback training but there was a reduction on physiological responses to stress [5].…”

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“…Anxiety disorders are a growing problem in our society and are prevalent in university students, with more incidences at the first year [3]. Anxiety is an adaptive response to a perceived threat but beyond normal levels can lead to an out-of-proportion response, which can disrupt psychological functioning and manifest itself as physiological symptoms [1,4,5].…”

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“…Therefore, anxiety and stress can affect academic performance, health, and well-being [6][7][8]. Given the pervasiveness of anxiety in student population, it is important to develop and implement interventions that can be easily used, inexpensive and have minimal side effects [3].…”

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Biofeedback training on university student's anxiety management: A systematic review

Chaló¹,

Batista²,

Pereira³

2017

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University students are susceptible to anxiety disorders. Nowadays it's a growing problem, and cost-effective solutions are research's imperative. Biofeedback training might be a valid solution to reduce anxiety and improve student's health and performance.The aim of this paper is to do a reflective and systematic review of scientific literature about biofeedback application in anxiety management among university students. A Pubmed/Medline database research with the keywords "biofeedback" AND "anxiety" AND "students" were analysed in the period between 2015 and 1980 (all papers obtained). The PRISMA criteria for reporting in systematic reviews and meta-analyses were applied. The inclusion criteria were: the use of instruments to measure anxiety, the use of biofeedback applications, university student samples, the presentation of quantitative or qualitative results. It was excluded articles outside the scope of subject; that do not met the inclusion criteria; and papers without access.After applying this methodology, 17 scientific articles were included in the study. The instruments used, the dimensions, and the obtained results were analysed.This review allowed us to conclude that biofeedback can help university students to manage their anxiety and stress levels, but more research is needed to reinforce empirical evidence about biofeedback as a technique to improve students' anxiety and stress.

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