جستجوی مقالات مرتبط با کلیدواژه « biofeedback » در نشریات گروه « علوم انسانی »

Premature ejaculation is the most common sexual problem that has many psychological effects on the relationship between spouses. Therefore, it will be helpful to identify targeted and effective intervention programs in this field. So far, various methods have been used to increase sexual quality of life in men with premature ejaculation, However, there is a research gap regarding the comparison of the effectiveness of the mindfulness therapy, biofeedback and combined method on sexual quality of life in men with premature ejaculation.

The present study aimed the effectiveness of mindfulness therapy, biofeedback and combined method on sexual quality of life in men with premature ejaculation.

The research method was semi-experimental, pre-test, post-test with a control group. The studied population included all men 30 to 50 years with premature ejaculation who referred to the Nejat sexual disorders clinic in Tehran in 2022. Among them, 32 men with premature ejaculation were selected based on the inclusion criteria and by purposive sampling method. Then, they randomly assigned to experimentals and control groups (groups of 8 people each). The Sexual Quality of Life- Men (Abraham et al, 2008) was used to pre-test, post-test. The first experimental group received mindfulness intervention in eight 90-minute sessions, the second experimental group received biofeedback intervention in eight 20-minute sessions, and the third experimental group received the combined method (The combination of mindfulness and biofeedback) in eight 90-minute sessions; While the control group was on the waiting list. The data were analyzed using one-way ANCOVA and LSD post hoc test in SPSS23.

No statistically significant differences were observed in the demographic variable of the groups. The findings showed that there was a significant difference between the experimental groups and control group; all three mindfulness therapy, biofeedback and combined method therapy interventions increased sexual quality of life (F= 193.37) in men with premature ejaculation(P< 0.05). Also, the results of LSD post hoc test showed that the effectiveness of combined method on sexual quality of life (IJ= 12.27) was more than mindfulness therapy and biofeedback (P< 0.05).

According to the results of the present study, the of mindfulness therapy, biofeedback and combined method interventions can increase the sexual quality of life of men with premature ejaculation. It is suggested that therapists and counselors use these treatments in order to improve the sexual quality of life of men with premature ejaculation along with other therapeutic interventions

One of the most important goals of any athlete is optimum performance during competitions, and biofeedback is one of the new and growing ways to improve athletes’ performance. This study investigated the effect of biofeedback exercises on some physiological factors and the performance of skilled archers.

The present study was a semi-experimental type with pre-test and post-test design and a control group. Twenty four young men with an average age of 22.5 years were purposefully recruited among the participants who attended national ranking archery competitions and randomly assigned to an experimental and a control group, each consisting of 12 participants. After the pre-test (archery performance test), the experimental group first attended 10 sessions of biofeedback training related to heart rate control and breathing control based on the training protocol and then attended 10 sessions of the same biofeedback exercises with skin conduction guidance. Both groups continued their routine archery exercises under the supervision of the researchers during this period. After completing 20 training sessions, the archery performance was taken again as the post-test with the same pre-test condition from both groups.

The results showed that the heart rate of the participants was higher in tension and stress conditions compared to the resting state (p < 0.05). Also, at the post-test, the experimental group showed a lower heart rate under stress conditions compared to the control group (p < 0.05). Moreover, the analysis of covariance showed that the performance of both groups improved compared to the pre-test, but the experimental group performed better than the control group (p < 0.05). 

According to the findings of this study, more attention should be given to biofeedback exercises, and it is suggested to emphasize its use along with other training protocols.

Having Control over performance is one of the most important factors for success in the shooting. Research had shown that the more information a person has about the function of their body, the better control they will have over it. This study aimed to determine the effect of heart rate biofeedback along with relaxation training on the performance and gaze behavior of shooters.

16 semi-skilled shooters with an average age of 18 to 40 years were selected using the available sampling method. Participants were homogeneously assigned to the training (heart rate biofeedback with abdominal relaxation training) and the control groups. Before and after the practice interventions, all participants performed 20 shots from a 10 meters distance, while shooting accuracy scores were measured by Scat software and their gaze behavior were measured by an eye tracking device. Then, participants of the experimental group performed 30 minutes of heart rate biofeedback and abdominal relaxation intervention for four weeks, and three sessions per week.

The results of two-way ANOVA showed that there was a significant difference in the shooting accuracy score of players’ performance, but there was no significant difference in the gaze behavior of shooters between intervention and control groups in the post-test compared to the pre-test.

Overall, biofeedback with relaxation training was able to improve the performance of semi-skilled shooters. However, there was no significant difference in the gaze behavior of shooters due to the improvement of the indicators of this variable.

The role of psychological distress has been approved in the clinical course of skin diseases. which. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of mindfulness-based stress reduction program and its combination with Biofeedback on disease perception, mental health, and severity of clinical symptoms in patients with psoriasis.

The present research is a quasi-experimental study with an inter-subject design. The statistical population included all patients with psoriasis referred to the Dermatology Research Center of Tehran University of Medical Sciences. From this population, according to the inclusion and exclusion criteria, 45 patients were selected by purposive sampling method and replaced randomly in three groups of 15 people (two experimental groups and one control group). The first experimental group received 8 sessions of Biofeedback and 8 sessions of mindfulness-based stress reduction. The second experimental group received only mindfulness-based stress reduction intervention and the control group did not receive any intervention. The research instruments included Broadbent et al.'s (2006) Brief Illness Perception Questionnaire, Goldberg (1988) General Health Questionnaire, and Corti (2009) Psoriasis Area Severity Index.

According to the results of SPANOVA analysis, both interventions were found to be effective. However, combining mindfulness-based stress reduction programs with Biofeedback was more effective and more sustainable.

These two therapies, especially in combination, can be used as an effective method in psoriasis patients.

The aim of this study was to examine the effectiveness of biofeedback-aided relaxation training on test anxiety among students. In a randomized controlled trial design, 30 subjects were selected and pretest -posttest scheme were administered. Firstly, subjects of two groups completed the Spielberger’s anxiety test Questionnaire. Experimental group received Biofeedback aided relaxation training for 10 sessions, while no intervention made on the control group. At the end subjects in both groups were filled anxiety test for the posttest. The dataset analyzed using GLM: ANCOVA statistical analysis. After the BFART intervention, a significant decreased mean scores observed on level of anxiety in the experimental group compared to the control group (P<0.001). The results confirmed efficiency of the biofeedback aided relaxation training in reducing test anxiety and increasing academic performance in students.

Dysmenorrhea or painful periods is one of the problems of women in childbearing age which has negative effects on their individual and social health. It is one of the most important reasons for going to doctor and generally affects the quality of life in childbearing age. The goal of this research was to study the effectiveness of EMG biofeedback in curing primary Dysmenorrhea. This research was a quasi-experimental design. Statistical population of this study was all of the patients who had experienced the primary Dysmenorrhea and had been visited in Hakim and Qamar Bani Hashem hospitals in Neyshabour in spring 1394. The sampling method was convenience one. The samples were selected by Verbal Multi Dimension Scale (VMDS). The patients in 6 sessions and in the first three days of the period time were cured by EMG biofeedback and were trained progressive relaxation. In this study, the data were collected by Biofeedback device output and West Haven-Yale Multidimensional Pain Inventory (WHYMPI) implementation. Data was analyzed by ANCOVA method. The results showed reducing of pain in patients with primary Dysmenorrhea (p-value <0/05).

Vaginismus is a female sexual dysfunction associated with many interpersonal and communication consequences. Purpose of this study was to determine the effectiveness combination of cognitive-behavioral therapy and biofeedback on treatmentpatients with vaginismus and their sexual status. For this purpose, in a quasi-experimental study with pretest – posttest along with the control group, 18 women with vaginismus who referred to the psychiatry- psychology clinic were selected, in a purposeful way and then assigned into two groups of 9 people each, randomly. The experimental group underwent six sessions of 90-minute of cognitive-behavioral therapy and biofeedback. The second group did not undergo any intervention. Two groups in pretest and posttest time level were measured. The results of repeated measure analysis of variance indicated that experimental group’s scoresof vaginismus and also other sexual function include infrequency, non-communication, dissatisfaction and avoidance and overall sexual status were significantly lower than control group inpost-test stage.Therefore it appears that combination of cognitive behavioral therapy and biofeedback is an effective wayfor curing patients with vaginismusand improving their other sexual functions and can be used as a useful method of intervention for these patients