Neurofeedback as a tool for enhancing children well-being (CROSBI ID 666452)
Prilog sa skupa u zborniku | sažetak izlaganja sa skupa | međunarodna recenzija
Podaci o odgovornosti
Šepić Labrović, Draženka ; Tatalović Vorkapić, Sanja
engleski
Neurofeedback as a tool for enhancing children well-being
Neurofeedback (NFB ; Brain-feedback method) presents today one of the methods by which it is possible to improve cognitive performance in children who do not have any specific disorders. Also, NFB can help in solving various difficulties that occur in a great number of disorders (e.g., attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder, stress, headache, etc.). Although this method is applied in Croatia and worldwide, studies have shown inconsistent results about the evaluation of NFB efficacy for various reasons. Because of that, this method is defined as a research method and not as a therapeutic method. Therefore, the main aim of this paper is to present the main characteristics of neurofeedback, its application possibilities and its efficacy through a case study. Besides that, the possibilities of its use combined with some therapeutic techniques such as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), will be presented with the aim of defining its strengths in enhancing children’s well-being. In the case study, the child’s basic problems have been difficulties with attention and concentration. In consultation with the parents, the neurofeedback method with SMR protocol was applied. The emphasis was to reinforce those brain waves within the frequency range of 12-15 Hz with parallel inhibition of theta waves (4-7 Hz) and a reduction of the relation between theta and beta waves (theta/beta ratio). Twenty training sessions have been conducted. The treatment has also included cognitive training and CBT approach. In cooperation with the parents, changes in the upbringing style at home and indirectly in the school behavior have been introduced. There has been significant progress in the school behavior with fewer distractions in class, better concentration and attention, and better organization of learning at home with an increased level of satisfaction in the family members’ interaction. Based on this case study and previous NFB research studies, several guidelines for future research are discussed.
Neurofeedback ; Prevention ; Disorders ; Children's well-being
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Podaci o prilogu
63-64.
2016.
objavljeno
Podaci o matičnoj publikaciji
ABSTRACTS from the 12th Alps Adria Psychology Conference, Review of Psychology, Special Section, 2016, Vol. 23, No. 1-2, 53-107
Zagreb: International Journal of Croatian Psychological Association published by Naklada Slap
Podaci o skupu
12th Alps-Adria Psychology Conference
predavanje
29.09.2016-30.09.2016
Rijeka, Hrvatska