Effect of biofeedback-assisted relaxation training on foot ulcer healing.
A prospective, randomized study was conducted to determine the effect of biofeedback-assisted relaxation training on foot ulcer healing. For patients with chronic nonhealing foot ulcers, medical care was combined with a standardized biofeedback-assisted relaxation training program in the experimental group. The intervention was designed to increase peripheral perfusion, thereby promoting healing. A total of 32 patients with chronic nonhealing ulcers participated in the study. In the experimental group, 14 out of 16 ulcers (87.5%) healed, as compared with 7 out of 16 ulcers (43.8%) in the control group.
Department of Endocrinology, University of Wisconsin Medical School, Madison, USA.
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D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D001676:Biofeedback, Psychology; D002908:Chronic Disease; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D018592:Cross-Over Studies; D005260:Female; D016523:Foot Ulcer / Q000503:physiopathology* / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011446:Prospective Studies; D012064:Relaxation Therapy; D012881:Skin Temperature; D014945:Wound Healing