An Integrative Review of Brainwave Entrainment Benefits for Human Health.

IF 2.2 3区心理学 Q2 PSYCHOLOGY, CLINICAL

Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback Pub Date : 2024-12-19 DOI:10.1007/s10484-024-09682-x

Francisco J Cidral-Filho, Patrick Porter, Nathalia Nahas Donatello

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Abstract

Brainwave Entrainment (BWE) is a noninvasive method of neuromodulation based on the principle that auditory or visual stimulation at a specific frequency can lead the brain's electrocortical activity to oscillate at the frequency of the external signal or its multiples. This phenomenon could be used to alter physiological and psychological states. Therefore, we conducted an integrative review to answer the question: "What are the observed benefits of BWE on human health and well-being?" We searched for studies published in the last ten years in the Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ), EMBASE, Virtual Health Library (BVS), PubMed, SciELO, and Cochrane Library databases in April 2024. Searches were conducted in English, Portuguese, and Spanish. A total of 84 studies were included in our review. Studies showed improvements in various conditions, such as pain, sleep disturbances, mood disorders, cognition, and neurodegenerative disorders. In conclusion, our findings align with previous reviews and underscore the need for further research on BWE, particularly with larger sample sizes, robust control groups, and randomized clinical trial designs. Nevertheless, BWE demonstrates promising therapeutic potential and may support the management of various health conditions, enhancing individuals' quality of life.

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脑波娱乐对人体健康的综合评价。

脑波导引（BWE）是一种非侵入性的神经调节方法，其原理是特定频率的听觉或视觉刺激可以导致大脑皮层电活动以外部信号或其倍数的频率振荡。这种现象可以用来改变生理和心理状态。因此，我们进行了一项综合审查，以回答这个问题：“BWE对人类健康和福祉的观察益处是什么？”我们于2024年4月在开放获取期刊目录（DOAJ）、EMBASE、虚拟健康图书馆（BVS）、PubMed、SciELO和Cochrane图书馆数据库中检索了近十年发表的研究。搜索用英语、葡萄牙语和西班牙语进行。我们的综述共纳入84项研究。研究表明，在疼痛、睡眠障碍、情绪障碍、认知和神经退行性疾病等各种情况下，它都有所改善。总之，我们的研究结果与先前的综述一致，强调了对BWE进行进一步研究的必要性，特别是需要更大的样本量、强有力的对照组和随机临床试验设计。然而，BWE显示出有希望的治疗潜力，并可能支持各种健康状况的管理，提高个人的生活质量。

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Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback PSYCHOLOGY, CLINICAL-

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期刊介绍： Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback is an international, interdisciplinary journal devoted to study of the interrelationship of physiological systems, cognition, social and environmental parameters, and health. Priority is given to original research, basic and applied, which contributes to the theory, practice, and evaluation of applied psychophysiology and biofeedback. Submissions are also welcomed for consideration in several additional sections that appear in the journal. They consist of conceptual and theoretical articles; evaluative reviews; the Clinical Forum, which includes separate categories for innovative case studies, clinical replication series, extended treatment protocols, and clinical notes and observations; the Discussion Forum, which includes a series of papers centered around a topic of importance to the field; Innovations in Instrumentation; Letters to the Editor, commenting on issues raised in articles previously published in the journal; and select book reviews. Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback is the official publication of the Association for Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback.