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Thermal biofeedback is widely used to treat various clinical disorders. Given its widespread utility, and the variability among the biofeedback systems currently on the market, it is important to investigate which systems are most effective for training various skills. This study compared the performance of normal subjects on two different computer-biofeedback systems. Results indicated a significant difference in subject performance between the two systems. Limitations and implications of these findings are discussed.
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Preparation for this manuscript was supported in part by a grant from The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, No. NS-29855, awarded to Dr. Andrasik. The first four authors contributed equally in the preparation of this manuscript and are therefore listed alphabetically.
Requests for reprints should be sent to: Frank Andrasik, Center for Behavioral Medicine, University of West Florida, 11000 University Parkway, Pensacola, Florida 32514.
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Otis, J.D., Rasey, H.W., Vrochopoulos, S. et al. Temperature acquisition as a function of the computer-based biofeedback system utilized: An exploratory analysis. Biofeedback and Self-Regulation 20, 185–190 (1995). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01720973
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