Vagal Nerve Biofeedback Intervention for Improving Health Outcomes Among Ukrainian Forced Migrants

A Proof-of-Concept Study

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ID15467289
AuthorsYori Gidron (0000-0003-4565-4561, University of Haifa), Einav Levy (0000-0001-6278-8364, Tel Hai Academic College, corresponding author), Chen Hanna Ryder (0000-0002-9028-1154, Western Galilee College), Sharon Shaul (Clalit Health Services), Rita Sirota (Carmel Medical Center), Drorit Atias (Hebrew University of Jerusalem)
Year2025
Volume22
Issue4
Pages515-515
Publication date2025-03-28
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueInternational Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 1661-7827 • E-ISSN: 1660-4601
PublisherMultidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (PUBLISHER • CH)
DOI10.3390/ijerph22040515
PMID40283741
OpenAlexW4408922741
LanguageEN
References cited49

This study demonstrates the feasibility and therapeutic potential of a vagal nerve-activating intervention in a humanitarian setting. These findings warrant replication in larger, controlled trials. If substantiated, this low-cost, scalable intervention could help mitigate health burdens among forced migrant populations worldwide

Alternative medicine · Biofeedback · Diaphragmatic breathing · Intervention (counseling · Physical medicine and rehabilitation · Physical therapy · Psychological intervention · Vagus nerve · Heart Rate Variability and Autonomic Control · Medicine · Neuroscience of respiration and sleep · Nursing · Psychology · Vagus Nerve Stimulation Research · Internal Medicine

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