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Respiration Feedback in Medical Practice
The results of a survey of 20 practicing doctors - mostly
general practitioners, but also some neurologists - who
have been treating patients with Respiration Feedback (Rfb)
for years is a clinical illustration of the Rfb's
importance in basic medical treatment. The essence has
been collected in 6 categories.
Reports of practicing Physicians
- In their practices Rfb is an "indispensable therapy technique."
- Compared to continuous prescription of psychopharmalogical drugs (tranquillizers,
sedatives and sleeping pills) Rfb saves money. The
desired - but unnecessary - special examinations, as
CT, etc., which are liked with insufficient
treatment also cease. Through Rfb-relaxation
patients often become convinced of the functional
character of their complaints.
- The technique demonstrates a counteractive effect against dependence on
alcohol and medication; due to the rapid symptomatic
improvement, prescription of medication is
unnecessary and / or addicted patients can "better
withstand withdrawal."
- The relationships to autogenous training are characterized as follows:
"better and more rapidly effective than
AT"; not dependent on the mental level of the
patient; a great help in the practice of AT.
- RFB is an aid in the psychotherapy of patients, who are not motivated
and open for it. For patients, who do not have the
prerequisites for psychotherapy, Rfb can be
substituted for it.
- Most reports express a lack of understanding over the fact that Rfb was
excluded from payments of German health insurance by
a decision of the State Board of Health in April
1986 and are pleading or have filed a petition for
the inclusion of Rfb in the current revision of the
Health Insurance Assessment Regulations.
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