Trial reportRevista brasileira de enfermagem2023
Effect of cardiovascular biofeedback on nursing staff stress: a randomized controlled clinical trial.
Trial report in Revista brasileira de enfermagem, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 3 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.
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- Enhancing wellness: a systematic review of biofeedback interventions for healthcare professionals.Frontiers in psychiatry · 2026Pooled it
- Exploring the links between neuropsychological health and stress biomarkers among nurses: a rapid review.International journal of nursing studies advances · 2026Review
- Physiological outcomes from mind-body resiliency programs in healthcare workers: A scoping review.PLOS mental health · 2025Article
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Abstract
objectiveto assess the effect of cardiovascular biofeedback on nursing staff stress when compared to an activity without self-monitoring.
methoda randomized controlled clinical trial, carried out with nursing professionals from a university hospital. The intervention group (n=58) performed cardiovascular biofeedback, and the control (n=57) performed an online puzzle without self-monitoring, totaling nine meetings over three weeks. The outcome was assessed using the Stress Symptoms and Work-Related Stress scales, and the biological marker heart rate variability. The generalized estimating equations method was used.
resultsthe intervention had no effect on self-reported instruments (p>0.050). However, there was an effect of time (p<0.050) on all heart rate variability indicators, demonstrating changes over the sessions.
conclusioncardiovascular biofeedback showed promising results in the biological marker, suggesting that it can be used in nursing staff as a complementary therapy by promoting better autonomic nervous system regulation.
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