Biofeedback instruments for the management of anxiety and for relaxation training.
An EEG alpha biofeedback system and a portable GSR monitor/feedback box are described. The rationale for the use of these instruments in the management of anxiety and for relaxation training, respectively, is also described, as well as the training techniques presently in use at St. Bartholomew's Hospital.
D000513:Alpha Rhythm / Q000295:instrumentation; D001007:Anxiety / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy*; D001676:Biofeedback, Psychology; D001698:Biomedical Engineering / Q000295:instrumentation*; D003626:Data Display; D004569:Electroencephalography / Q000295:instrumentation*; D004582:Electronics, Medical / Q000295:instrumentation; D005712:Galvanic Skin Response; D006801:Humans; D010865:Pilot Projects; D012064:Relaxation Therapy