Authors : Soodeh Sahraei, Changiz Rahimi and Norolah Mohamadi
Abstract: This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of neurofeedback training on reducing anxiety and craving in smokers. This is an experimental study. For this purpose, 30 smokers (male and female) were selected with convenient sampling method and they were assigned to experimental and control groups randomly. The experimental group received neurofeedback training but control group received no treatment. Measurement tools were Fagerstrom Tolerance Questionnaire (FTQ) for cigarette craving and Depression Anxiety Stress Scale-42 (DASS-42) for evaluating anxiety rate of two groups. Data were analyzed using ANCOVA. After 15 sessions neurofeedback training for experimental group, the rate of anxiety and craving were significantly decreased. In addition, after treatment, both groups showed significant differences in rates of anxiety and craving. The results showed that neurofeedback training caused significant differences in anxiety and craving scores in pre- and post-test. Also, there were significant differences between the post-test scores of experimental and control groups. In conclusion, neurofeedback training can reduce anxiety and craving in smokers.
Soodeh Sahraei, Changiz Rahimi and Norolah Mohamadi, 2017. The Effectiveness of Neurofeedback Training on Anxiety and Craving Reduction in Smokers. Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences, 12: 8392-8396.