Impact of Loneliness on Training Gains with Heart Rate Variability Biofeedback in the Elderly: A Pilot Study

In conclusion, loneliness can influence the maintenance of HRV after interruption of training with HRV biofeedback in the elderly. HRV biofeedback training can be an innovative and effective tool for complementary treatment of elderly individuals, but its effects on lonely elderly individuals need to be further investigated.PMID:38453731 | DOI:10.1007/s10484-024-09623-8

Source: Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback - March 7, 2024 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Perciliany Martins de Souza Bruna Eug ênia Ferreira Mota Helene Deise Pereira de Resende Orlando Fernandes Tiago Arruda Sanchez Eliane Volchan Eduardo Bearzoti Gabriela Guerra Leal Souza Source Type: research