vulnerable patients

This archive contains 2 research papers tagged vulnerable patients. Open the original sources to see their methods, findings and limitations. A topic label does not establish that neurofeedback is suitable or effective for it.

Research Papers

Comment on “Neurofeedback Overtraining and the Vulnerable Patient”

PhD, Len Ochs (2008) · Journal of Neurotherapy

Instead of looking at impediments to neurofeedback treatment successes as indicative of client vulnerabilities, understanding client sensitivity, hardiness, reactivity, and behavioral suppression, the therapist can better predict the course of treatment, provide an enhanced basis for continuous informed consent, and reframe self-perceived deficits as validation of patient talents. A self-report questionnaire is appended.

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Neurofeedback Overtraining and the Vulnerable Patient

Matthews, Thomas V. (2008) · Journal of Neurotherapy

Neurofeedback overtraining in vulnerable patients can cause transient, site specific functional decline that may be distressing to the patient and trainer. Susceptible patients can be identified before training with a checklist, and overtraining then avoided by close observation of training response. Procedures are described and a possible mechanism is offered.

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