Brainwave Entrainment (BWE) is a noninvasive method of neuromodulation based on the principle that auditory or visual stimulation at a specific frequency can lead the brain's electrocortical activity to oscillate at the frequency of the external signal or its multiples. This phenomenon could be used to alter physiological and psychological states. Therefore, we conducted an integrative review to answer the question: "What are the observed benefits of BWE on human health and well-being?" We searched for studies published in the last ten years in the Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ), EMBASE, Virtual Health Library (BVS), PubMed, SciELO, and Cochrane Library databases in April 2024. Searches were conducted in English, Portuguese, and Spanish. A total of 84 studies were included in our review. Studies showed improvements in various conditions, such as pain, sleep disturbances, mood disorders, cognition, and neurodegenerative disorders. In conclusion, our findings align with previous reviews and underscore the need for further research on BWE, particularly with larger sample sizes, robust control groups, and randomized clinical trial designs. Nevertheless, BWE demonstrates promising therapeutic potential and may support the management of various health conditions, enhancing individuals' quality of life.

Francisco J Cidral-Filho

Patrick Porter

Nathalia Nahas Donatello

Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback

APPLIED PSYCHOPHYSIOLOGY AND BIOFEEDBACK 是一本国际性的跨学科期刊，致力于研究生理系统、认知、社会和环境参数以及健康之间的相互关系。优先考虑原始研究、基础研究和应用研究，这有助于应用心理生理学和生物反馈的理论、实践和评估。也欢迎投稿以供考虑在期刊中出现的几个附加部分。它们由概念和理论文章组成；评价性评论；临床论坛，包括创新案例研究、临床复制系列、扩展治疗方案以及临床笔记和观察的不同类别；讨论论坛，其中包括一系列围绕该领域重要主题的论文；仪器仪表的创新；致编辑的信函，评论该期刊之前发表的文章中提出的问题；并选择书评。应用心理生理学和生物反馈是应用心理生理学和生物反馈协会的官方出版物。

Applied Psychophysiology Biofeedback is an international interdisciplinary journal dedicated to exploring the interrelationships between physiological systems, cognition, social and environmental factors, and health. The journal prioritizes original research, foundational studies, and applied research that contribute to the theory, practice, and evaluation of applied psychophysiology and biofeedback. Additionally, it welcomes submissions for several supplementary sections, including conceptual and theoretical articles, evaluative reviews, clinical forums featuring innovative case studies, clinical replication series, extended treatment protocols, and various categories of clinical notes and observations; discussion forums with papers on significant topics in the field; innovations in instrumentation; letters to the editor addressing issues raised in previously published articles; and selected book reviews. Applied Psychophysiology Biofeedback is the official publication of the Association for Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback.

《Applied Psychophysiology Biofeedback》是一本国际跨学科期刊，专注于研究生理系统、认知、社会和环境因素与健康之间的相互关系。期刊优先考虑原始研究、基础研究和应用研究，这些研究有助于应用心理生理学和生物反馈的理论、实践和评估。此外，期刊也欢迎投稿的附加部分，包括概念和理论文章、评价性评论、临床论坛（涵盖创新案例研究、临床复制系列、扩展治疗方案以及临床笔记和观察的不同类别）、讨论论坛（围绕该领域重要主题的论文）、仪器仪表的创新、致编辑的信函（评论之前发表的文章中提出的问题）以及书评。《Applied Psychophysiology Biofeedback》是应用心理生理学和生物反馈协会的官方出版物。

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