Heart Rate Variability Biofeedback as a Treatment for Military PTSD: A Meta-Analysis.

Jordan Kenemore Grant Benham Ruby Charak Juventino Hernandez Rodriguez

Published in: Military medicine (2024)

The present study is the first meta-analysis to examine HRVB as a treatment for military service members with PTSD. Results indicate that HRVB may be a viable treatment approach to reduce PTSD symptomatology. Low attrition rates, ease of accessibility, and favorable participant outlook serve as additional benefits for the use of HRVB.

Keyphrases

heart rate variability
systematic review
posttraumatic stress disorder
healthcare
randomized controlled trial
mental health
heart rate
social support
blood pressure
depressive symptoms
replacement therapy
meta analyses