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Article Category: Other
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Online Publication Date: Jun 01, 2013

Who Are We and What Are We Doing? A Survey of Biofeedback Professionals Working with Children

PhD, BCB, ABPP and
PhD
Page Range: 56 – 61
DOI: 10.5298/1081-5937-41.2.04
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This article sought to understand the current training and activities of professionals providing biofeedback to children, via an anonymous survey administered though professional organization listservs. Based on 57 responders, we identified gaps in training and in the use of evidence-based interventions. However, these responders are communicating primarily with other biofeedback practitioners. The vast majority are not active in biofeedback research on children. We conclude by raising several questions for professionals and professional organizations to consider regarding the specialized training and evidence-based practice of biofeedback.

Keywords: pediatric biofeedback; pediatric neurofeedback; training; current practice; evidence-based practice
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Number of years in professional practice.

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Number of years practicing biofeedback.

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Single biofeedback modality used most often during treatment of children.

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Biofeedback modalities used in treatment or research in the past year.

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Quality of relationships with other biofeedback practitioners.

Contributor Notes

Correspondence: Ethan Benore, PhD, BCB, ABPP, Pediatric Behavioral Health, Cleveland Clinic, 2801 MLK Jr. Drive, CR11, Cleveland, OH 44104.