Smartphone Applications Utilizing Biofeedback Can Aid Stress Reduction
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Smartphone Applications Utilizing Biofeedback Can Aid Stress Reduction
INTRODUCTION Stress is one of the leading global causes of disease and premature mortality. Despite this, interventions aimed at reducing stress have low adherence rates. The proliferation of mobile phone devices along with gaming-style applications allows for a unique opportunity to broaden the reach and appeal of stress-reduction interventions in modern society. We assessed the effectiveness ...
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عنوان ژورنال: Frontiers in Psychology
سال: 2016
ISSN: 1664-1078
DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2016.00832