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Neurofeedback stems from electroencephalography (EEG), the method of measure brain activity. Neurofeedback (also called 'EEG biofeedback' or 'brain–computer interface training') consists in providing its user information about his or her cortical activity, especially the frequency of brain waves, in an understandable way. It is supposed that the information allows him or her to change undesirable frequencies and improve his or her mental state in this way.[1] It is used as a treatment of anxiety, ADHD or for an improvement of user's mood. However, the efficacy of the therapy was not convincingly proved yet.[2]
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Main Characteristics
Neurofeedback is a method in which participants learn how to influence electrical activity of their brains.[3] The brain activity is measured by EEG.
Purpose
Historical overview
Electroencephalography (EEG) was introduced by Hans Berger between 1929 and 1938 in several papers.[4] Neurofeedback was developed in 60s and 70s, while the research on this method was conducted primarily by the U.S. researchers. The subjects of the research were firstly cats but the researchers began the trials with human subjects soon after the introduction of the method. Neurofeedback was used for a therapeutic treatment, namely a reduction of seizures.[5] In 1969, Kamiya claimed in his article that healthy individuals might benefit from using neurofeedback as an enhancement.[1] Lubar treated a child with hyperkinetic syndrome by neurofeedback in 1976 and described a reduction of hyperactivity and distractibility in his paper based on the results of the research.[6] Lubar's study is considered the first study on the effects of neurofeedback in ADHD.[7]
Important Dates
Enhancement/Therapy/Treatment
https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2008/feb/21/research.games
http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0890856716300958?via%3Dihub
Ethical & Health Issues
Public & Media Impact and Presentation
https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/brain-myths/201302/read-paying-100s-neurofeedback-therapy-0
https://www.nationalelfservice.net/mental-health/adhd/neurofeedback-for-adhd-in-children/
http://www.brainworksneurotherapy.com/press/sunday-times-real-brainwave
The procedure is controversial, expensive and time-consuming. An average course of treatment, with at least 30 sessions, can cost $3,000 or more, and few health insurers will pay for it. Still, it appears to be growing in popularity.[5]
Public Policy
Related Technologies, Projects, or Scientific Research
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 VERNON, D. et al. Alpha Neurofeedback Training for Performance Enhancement: Reviewing the Methodology. Journal of Neurotherapy: Investigations in Neuromodulation, Neurofeedback and Applied Neuroscience, 13(4), 2009, pp. 214-227, Doi: 10.1080/10874200903334397 Available online at: http://www.isnr-jnt.org/article/view/16632 (Retrieved 1st August, 2017).
- ↑ CORTESE, Samuele et al. Neurofeedback for Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder: Meta-Analysis of Clinical and Neuropsychological Outcomes From Randomized Controlled Trials. Journal of the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, 55(6), 2016, pp. 444-455, Doi: 10.1016/j.jaac.2016.03.007 Available online at: http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0890856716300958?via%3Dihub (Retrieved 1st August, 2017).
- ↑ VERNON, D. et al. The effect of training distinct neurofeedback protocols on aspects of cognitive performance. International Journal of Psychophysiology. 2003, 47(1), pp. 75-85. Doi: 10.1016/S0167-8760(02)00091-0 Available online at: http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0167876002000910?via%3Dihub (Retrieved 2nd August, 2017).
- ↑ KAISER, David A. Basic Principles of Quantitative EEG. Journal of Adult Development, 12(2/3), August 2005. Doi: 10.1007/s10804-005-7025-9 Available online at: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007%2Fs10804-005-7025-9 (Retrieved 1st August, 2017).
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 ELLISON, Katherine. Neurofeedback Gains Popularity and Lab Attention. The New York Times [online]. 2010, Oct 4. Available online at: http://www.nytimes.com/2010/10/05/health/05neurofeedback.html (Retrieved 1st August, 2017).
- ↑ LUBAR, Joel F, SHOUSE, Margaret N. EEG and behavioral changes in a hyperkinetic child concurrent with training of the sensorimotor rhythm (SMR), Biofeedback and Self-regulation, 1976, 1(3), pp. 293–306. Available online at: http://neurofeedbackclinic.ca/journals/ADHD_ADD/adhd05.pdf (Retrieved 1st August, 2017).
- ↑ ARNS, Martijn, HEINRICH, Hartmut, STREHL, Ute. Evaluation of neurofeedback in ADHD: The long and winding road. Biological Psychology, 2014, 95, pp. 108-115. Doi: 10.1016/j.biopsycho.2013.11.013 Available online at: http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0301051113002469#bib0260 (Retrieved 1st August, 2017).
