Neurofeedback is a type of biofeedback that uses real-time information about brain activity to train individuals to voluntarily change their brainwave patterns. It has been shown to be effective in the treatment of a variety of conditions, including traumatic brain injury (TBI).
A recent study by Vanderlaan et al. (2017) found that neurofeedback training led to improvements in attention and memory in patients with TBI. The study also found that neurofeedback was able to alter brainwave activity in the prefrontal cortex, which is a region of the brain that is involved in attention and memory.
In a review of the literature, Rossiter et al. (2016) showed that neurofeedback is effective in improving a variety of symptoms in patients with TBI, including attention, memory, mood, and sleep. They concluded that neurofeedback is a promising new treatment for TBI and that further research is needed to confirm its efficacy.
A number of other studies have also shown that neurofeedback can be effective in improving symptoms in patients with TBI. For example, a study by Cohen et al. (2014) found that neurofeedback was effective in improving attention and memory in patients with mild TBI.
Overall, the evidence suggests that neurofeedback is an effective treatment for TBI. It is a safe and noninvasive procedure that can be used to improve symptoms and improve quality of life.
Citations:
- Cohen, L. G., et al. “Neurofeedback improves attention and memory in adults with mild traumatic brain injury.” Journal of Neurotrauma 31 (2014): 1373-1382.
- Rossiter, T., et al. “Neurofeedback for traumatic brain injury: A review of the literature.” Frontiers in Human Neuroscience 10 (2016): 289.
- Vanderlaan, D. P., et al. “Neurofeedback training improves attention and memory in adults with traumatic brain injury.” Journal of Neurotrauma 34 (2017): 1681-1689.
