Improving: Behavioural (Biofeedback) - Budzynski

Question 1

Aim of Budzynski

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To see whether biofeedback is an effective method at reducing tension headaches

Question 2

Methhod of Budzynski

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Experimental method, trained in a lab

Question 3

Participants of Budzynski

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18 participants
-2 male
- 2 females
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Design of Budzynski

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Independent measures design, randomly allocated to 1 of three conditions

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Procedure of Budzynski

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For 2 weeks patients kept a record of their headaches.
Groups A & B given 16 sessions over 8 weeks

Group A
- Taught relaxation and that clicks of biofeedback reflect muscle techniques
- Slower the click, less muscle tension 
Group B 
- Told to concentrate on the clicks
- Pseudo feedback given 
Group c 
- No training, told they were to begin training in two maths

Question 6

Results of Budzynski

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Muscle tension between Group A and C was significantly different by the end of training

• After 3 months Group A tension was a lot lower
• Group A’s reported headaches significantly dropped from baseline
• Group A decreased the most in drug usage

Question 7

Conclusions

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• Biofeedback is an effective way to reduce tension headaches. Effective method f stress management
• Relaxation training is also affective, better when combined with biofeedack