The Effects of Biofeedback Assisted Relaxation Training Upon Vascular, Muscle Contraction, and Mixed Headache Disorders
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Issue Date
1984-05-31Author
Engel, Joyce Marie
Publisher
University of Kansas
Type
Thesis
Degree Level
M.A.
Discipline
Human Development and Family Life
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Headaches are one of the most common complaints of people seeking medical treatment. This study investigated the effects of thermal biofeedback assisted relaxation training upon child and adult tension, migraine, and mixed (i.e., tension and migraine) headache disorders. The intervention was introduced in a staggered multiple baseline fashion across four children and three adults. Data were collected on headache frequency, duration, and severity, pain behaviors, and biofeedback training results. Measures collected by participants, significant others, and the investigator supported the positive effects of the treatment program. Increased headache free days were reported by all participants. In addition resting time due to pain, analgesic intake, and pain behaviors were reduced following treatment. Multiple measures for the observation and treatment of headaches are discussed as well as similarities and differences in participant reports of pediatric and adult headache disorders identified.
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M.A. University of Kansas, Human Development and Family Life 1984
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