Treatment of Raynaud's disease: evaluation of a behavioral approach.
Eight patients with Raynaud's disease were treated with a behavioral program which included skin temperature biofeedback, relaxation training and protocol individualization based on the investigators' psychological understanding of each patient. Three patients improved clinically, although only one learned self-control of skin temperature. Anxiety reduction, brought about by relaxation or changes in the program to suit individual needs, appeared to be an important aspect of the treatment program.
D000328:Adult; D001007:Anxiety; D001521:Behavior Therapy; D001676:Biofeedback, Psychology; D005069:Evaluation Studies as Topic; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011928:Raynaud Disease / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy*; D012064:Relaxation Therapy; D012881:Skin Temperature