title: Psychophysiological comorbidity and computerized biofeedback.
abstract: Our previous research on basic and applied psychophysiology comprised the quantum model for subcellular brain processes, the psychosomatic health risk assessment and management, as well as the electrodermal biofeedback psychometrics and therapy. Based on this experience, in the present paper the stress-related psychophysiological disorders in patients dependent on hemodialysis and insulin are considered. The most frequent comorbid psychological disorders appeared to be anxiety and depression, and they are generally under-diagnosed and under-treated. It is concluded that the quality of life of these patients needs to be considerably enhanced. The application of biofeedback, as a complementary cost-effective and non-invasive psychophysiological tool is recommended. In terms of ESAO vocabulary, this technique could be viewed as some kind of artificial ANS/CNS support. Simultaneously, the concept of biocompatibility may be viewed in a larger perspective as "psychobiocompatibility".
authors.affiliation: Faculty of Medicine, University of Skopje, Republic of Macedonia.
authors.forename: N
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Pop-Jordanova
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Pop-Jordanov
mesh_terms: D001676:Biofeedback, Psychology; D015897:Comorbidity; D003199:Computer Systems; D003922:Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1 / Q000150:complications / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000523:psychology*; D006801:Humans; D007328:Insulin / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001523:Mental Disorders / Q000209:etiology / Q000523:psychology*; D011569:Psychiatric Status Rating Scales; D011594:Psychometrics; D011603:Psychophysiology; D006435:Renal Dialysis / Q000523:psychology*
chemical_list: D007328:Insulin