EEG biofeedback: charakterystyka, zastosowanie, opinie specjalistów

Abstract

The development of knowledge about the functioning of the human brain along with the rapid increase in the share of new technologies in today’s life have led to a more frequent use of modern technologies in the therapy of patients. EEG biofeedback is an example of such applications, a method of work aiming to elaborating a positive (from the patient’s point of view) condition of the body through a spontaneous formation of appropriate brain waves. This article shows what EEG biofeedback is and what its applications are. Furthermore, it presents a general history of the human brain research and the results of studies, which refer to the opinions of experts (neurologist of children, sociologist and therapist, and psychologist) about the subject – knowledge, adequate application and use in therapy (pedagogical/ psychiatric). Studies have shown a variety of attitudes to EEG biofeedback. The participants of the study were representatives of various scientific communities.