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Background/Objectives: Aging-related physical changes and dysfunctions in the autonomic nervous system (ANS) often lead to orthostatic hypotension (OH) in older adults. OH negatively impacts both the physical and psychological well-being of those affected. Previous studies have demonstrated that the biofeedback-based integrated program (BBIP), a multicomponent intervention focused on heart rate variability biofeedback, effectively improves OH, as well as symptoms related to ANS function. This substudy aims to examine the effects of the BBIP on psychological health outcomes among community-dwelling older adults with OH. Methods: This study employed a non-randomized controlled trial design with a convenience sampling strategy. A total of 51 older adults with OH were recruited from two senior welfare centers and randomly assigned to either the intervention group (n = 27) or the control group (n = 24). The intervention group participated in a 12-week BBIP, which included weekly biofeedback sessions and group education on lifestyle modification to alleviate OH. Telephone counseling was also provided to promote compliance. Results: The intervention group showed significant improvements in health-related quality of life, depression, anxiety, and fall efficacy after the 12-week BBIP, whereas the control group exhibited no significant changes. There was a significant reduction in the percentage of participants in the intervention group reporting problems in all five dimensions of the EQ-5D (mobility, self-care, usual activities, pain/discomfort, and anxiety/depression). Conclusions: The BBIP was effective in improving the psychological health outcomes of older adults with OH. Future studies should explore the long-term effects of the BBIP using a larger sample size and a randomized controlled trial design. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This study verified the effect of movement control training using a laser device on the neck pain and movement of patients with cervicogenic headache. A total of twenty outpatients recruited from two Busan hospitals were equally divided into two groups. The experimental group underwent movement control training with visual biofeedback, while the control group performed self-stretching. Both groups received therapeutic massage and upper cervical spine mobilization. A four-week intervention program was also conducted. Measurement tools including the cervical flexion–rotation test, visual analog scale, Headache Impact Test-6, pressure pain threshold, range of motion, sensory discrimination, and Neck Disability Index helped assess the participating patients before and after the intervention. Additionally, the Wilcoxon signed-rank test and the Mann–Whitney U test helped determine inter and intra-group variations, respectively, before and after the intervention. Most of the measurement regions revealed significant changes post-intervention within the experimental group, while only the cervical flexion–rotation test, visual analog scale, Headache Impact Test-6, and Neck Disability Index indicated significant changes post-intervention within the control group. There were also considerable inter-group differences. Thus, movement control training using a laser device more effectively improves neck pain and movement of patients with cervicogenic headache. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Purpose: This study aimed to evaluate the effects of a combined biofeedback and brief emotion regulation (C-BABER) program for sexually abused adolescents. Methods: This study employed a non-equivalent control group pretest-posttest design. The participants included 26 sexually abused adolescents from eight Sunflower Centers of South Korea-with 13 in the experimental group and 13 in the control group. The experimental group received four sessions of the individual C-BABER program, each lasting 60 minutes. Results: Compared with the control group, sexually abused adolescents in the experimental group exhibited significant score differences in traumatic symptoms, including depression (Z = - 2.24, p = .025), dissociation (Z = - 2.21, p = .027), anxiety (Z = - 2.02, p = .044), and posttraumatic stress (Z = - 2.01 p = .045); and impulsivity, including positive urgency (Z = - 3.35, p = .001) and negative urgency (Z = - 2.28, p = .023). Additionally, the experimental group exhibited significant score differences in meta-mood, including emotional attention (Z = - 2.45, p = .014), emotional clarity (Z = - 2.30, p = .021), and emotional repair (Z = - 2.28, p = .022); and emotional regulation modes, including emotional suppression (Z = - 2.65, p = .008) and cognitive reappraisal (Z = - 1.98, p = .047). Regarding bio-attention, significant changes were identified in the experimental group for the bio-attention rate and attention maintenance time in the posttest compared to the pretest ( p = .001). Conclusion: The C-BABER program for sexually abused adolescents is effective in decreasing traumatic symptoms and impulsivity, and in improving meta-mood, emotional regulation mode, and bio-attention. Therefore, we recommend providing sexually abused adolescents the C-BABER program to help them regulate their emotions and effectively adapt to their lives. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of functional games using neurofeedback on cognitive function and changes in brain waves of people with developmental disabilities. Toward this goal, the MiND RACER program developed by Minders Co., Ltd. in 2018 was used for 5 people with developmental disabilities enrolled in the continuing education course at D University in Gyeongsangbuk-do, Korea. It was carried out once a week from October 13 to December 15, 2020; pre- and post-tests were conducted one week before the program execution and one week after the program execution. Electroencephalography measurements were performed 3 times as pre, intermediate, and posttest. As a result, the functional game using neurofeedback showed a remarkable change in the cognitive function of the person with developmental disabilities and significant changes in α waves. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Proactive health-care services emphasize health promotion and the prevention of disabling conditions. Currently, in Thai society, the number of elderly with deteriorating health has increased. Therefore, self-care health promotion activities have become essential in order for the elderly to maintain their well-being. The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of foot massage with biofeedback. Foot massage, a Thai primary self-care custom, has been found to enhance blood circulation, relaxation, and one's own healing power. In addition, touch has been found to stimulate secretion of endorphins and reduce pain and anxiety. It appears therefore that foot massage, or reflexology, promotes a healthy lifestyle for all age groups. An experimental study, utilizing a pilot project in elderly health care, was employed to investigate the effects of biofeedback using foot massage. A pretest/post-test quasi-experimental design was used. The sample consisted of four men and 16 women (age range 61–69 years). Four trained researchers massaged the feet of the subjects and measured vital-sign changes. Biofeedback also was investigated before and after the foot massages. Results showed that the average biofeedback and temperature were lower before than after the foot massage (P < 0.01). The average pulse rate, respiratory rate, and blood pressure, however, were found to be higher before rather than after the foot massage ( P < 0.01). It was concluded that the foot massage provided good circulation, relaxation, and comfort. All subjects expressed positive feelings when they received the foot massage (i.e. ‘It is very nice that foot massage can relieve my joint pain, I am happy and comfortable’). These findings appear to indicate that foot massage is beneficial both for physical and mental conditions. Foot massage, however, is just one key to achieving a full range of primary health-care services. It needs to not only be performed by nurses.... [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]