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What is Biofeedback

Chapter 28
Handbook of Research on Improving Learning and Motivation through Educational Games: Multidisciplinary Approaches
Individuals use biofeedback as a training technique using their physiological signals to gain conscious control over their body’s functions to improve health and performance.
Published in Chapter:
Game-Based Learning: Current Research in Games for Health, a Focus on Biofeedback Video Games as Treatment for AD/HD
Krestina L. Amon (The University of Sydney, Australia) and Andrew J. Campbell (The University of Sydney, Australia)
Copyright: © 2011 |Pages: 23
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-60960-495-0.ch028
Abstract
Whilst biofeedback video games are still new to AD/HD treatment options, this Chapter demonstrates that with children growing up in a technologically advanced world, it is not surprising that the prospect of learning relaxation skills to clear the mind, and calm anxiety or frustration, and receive treatment through a video game would increase a child’s interest and cooperate with biofeedback treatment.
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Chapter 99
Interactive Video Game-Based Tool for Dynamic Rehabilitation Movements
A biological signal which is recorded and presented to a person in real-time. In most cases, a visual or auditory feedback representation of the input signal intensity is used.
Published in Chapter: Interactive Video Game-Based Tool for Dynamic Rehabilitation Movements; From: Encyclopedia of Healthcare Information Systems
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Chapter 11
Behavioral Approach to Speech, Language, Hearing, and Communication Disorders
A training process of gaining awareness of the physiological functions using instruments that provide information on the activity of those systems with a goal of being able to manipulate them.
Published in Chapter: Behavioral Approach to Speech, Language, Hearing, and Communication Disorders; From: Handbook of Research on Psychosocial Perspectives of Human Communication Disorders
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Chapter 17
Tension Type Headache: IOT and FOG Applications in Healthcare Using Different Biofeedback
Mind-body technique that involves using visual or auditory feedback to gain control over involuntary bodily functions.
Published in Chapter: Tension Type Headache: IOT and FOG Applications in Healthcare Using Different Biofeedback; From: Handbook of Research on Advancements of Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare Engineering
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Chapter 2
Adolescent Chronic Stress: Brain Function and Treatment for Depression and Anxiety
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Chapter 10
SPR1NG Controller: A Human-Computer Interface for Virtual Environments and Mechatronics
Is a technique that involves using sensors to measure and provide real-time information about emotional and physiological processes in humans.
Published in Chapter: SPR1NG Controller: A Human-Computer Interface for Virtual Environments and Mechatronics; From: Handbook of Research on Decision-Making Capabilities Improvement With Serious Games
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Chapter 15
Exhibiting App and Analysis for Biofeedback-Based Mental Health Analyzer
Mind-body technique that involves using visual or auditory feedback to gain control over involuntary bodily functions.
Published in Chapter: Exhibiting App and Analysis for Biofeedback-Based Mental Health Analyzer; From: Handbook of Research on Advancements of Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare Engineering
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