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Neurofeedback During Creative Expression as a Therapeutic Tool

  • Stephanie M. Scott
  • Lukas GehrkeEmail author
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Abstract

Engaging users within therapeutic and rehabilitative trainings is a challenge towards sparking, and maintaining motivation. We explored how electroencephalographic (EEG) signals may be used to engage patients, and promote creative rehabilitation and therapeutic interventions. We introduce a proof-of-concept measuring EEG during therapeutic drawing to adapt an interactive canvas online.

Keywords

Neurofeedback EEG Creative expression Therapeutic technologies Neurorehabilitation tools 
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Authors and Affiliations

  1. 1.Department of Media CommunicationsColorado State UniversityFort CollinsUSA
  2. 2.Biological Psychology and NeuroergonomicsTechnische Universität BerlinBerlinGermany

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