OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The TQCC of Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback is 5. The table below lists those papers that are above that threshold based on CrossRef citation counts [max. 250 papers]. The publications cover those that have been published in the past four years, i.e., from 2022-01-01 to 2026-01-01.)

Article	Citations
Evgeny Vaschillo (April 11, 1945–November 21, 2020)	57
An Estimation Formula for Resonance Frequency Using Sex and Height for Healthy Individuals and Patients with Incurable Cancers	48
Effects of Heart Rate Variability Biofeedback on Enhancing Self-Efficacy, Quality of Life and Six-Minute Walking Test in Patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Following the Rhythm of the Heart: HeartMath Institute’s Path to HRV Biofeedback	21
The Integration of Psychophysiological Interventions with Psychotherapy and Pediatrics	18
Does Vagal Nerve Activity Predict Performance in a Naval Commando Selection Test?	17
Intracranial Neurofeedback Modulating Neural Activity in the Mesial Temporal Lobe During Memory Encoding: A Pilot Study	17
The Turkish Version of the Self Evaluation of Breathing Questionnaire: Cross-cultural Adaptation, Validity and Reliability	16
End-Tidal CO2 in Patients with Panic Disorder, Stress-Related or Functional Syndromes, Versus Healthy Controls	16
Anxiety Before and During Music Stage Performance: Monitoring and Coping Strategies with Innovative Biofeedback Techniques	15
Gut-Brain Coupling and Multilevel Physiological Response to Biofeedback Relaxation After a Stressful Task Under Virtual Reality Immersion: A Pilot Study	15
Can Heart Rate Variability be Viewed as a Biomarker of Problematic Internet Use? A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis	15
Review of I. Z. Khazan (2019), Biofeedback and Mindfulness in Everyday Life: Practical Solutions for Improving Your Health and Performance. W. W. Norton and Company	14
Physiological Responses to Organizational Stressors Among Police Managers	12
The Physiological and Clinical-Behavioral Effects of Heart Rate Variability Biofeedback in Adolescents with Autism: A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial	11
Correction: Musical Neurofeedback Advancements, Feedback Modalities, and Applications: A Systematic Review	10
Feasibility and Effectiveness of Portable/Remote Heart Rate Variability (HRV) Biofeedback Training in Treating Stress and Mental Health Difficulties: A Systematic Review	10
Yoga for Psychophysiological Wellbeing during Menstrual Phases in Eumenorrheic Females	10
Alpha/Theta Ratio Neurofeedback Training for Attention Enhancement in Normal Developing Children: A Brief Report	10
EEG Connectivity as Predictor of ICAN ADHD Children’s Improvement After Completion of Theta Beta Ratio Neurofeedback: Machine Learning Analyses	10
Effect of Biofeedback Combined with Psychotherapy on Functional Constipation Complicated with Anxiety and Depression	9
Theta/Beta Ratio Neurofeedback Effects on Resting and Task-Related Theta Activity in Children with ADHD	9
Unlocking Cognitive Potential: Investigating the Impact of a Single Short-Term Mindfulness Meditation Session on Working Memory in Medical Students	9
Cardiovascular Autonomic Regulation, ETCO2 and the Heart Rate Response to the Tilt Table Test in Patients with Orthostatic Intolerance	9
The Effectiveness of Brief Meditation Assisted with Cardiac Biofeedback on Interoceptive Accuracy, Sensibility and Awareness: A Randomized Controlled Trial	8

The Impact of Neurofeedback and Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy on Chinese Students’ Social, Emotional, and Academic Adjustment	8
The Effect of Biofeedback on Constipation, Sleep, Depression, Anxiety and Quality of Life in Patients with Dyssynergic Defecation: a QUASI Experimental Study (Before and After Study)	8
Examining the Integration of Biofeedback Treatment in Inpatient Mental Health Care, Specialized in Psychosomatic Medicine and Psychotherapy: A Mixed Methods Study	8
SMR/Theta Neurofeedback Training on Attention and Reading Abilities in Children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder-Predominantly Inattentive	8
Feasibility of a Single-Session Electrodermal Biofeedback Intervention for State Anxiety	8
The Effects of Heart Rate Variability (HRV) Biofeedback on HRV Reactivity and Recovery During and After Anger Recall Task for Patients with Coronary Artery Disease	7
Physiological Effects of Psychological Interventions Among Persons with Financial Stress: A Systematic Review, Meta-analysis, and Introduction to Psychophysiological Economics	7
Alpha Neurofeedback Training in Elite Soccer Players Trained in Groups	7
Effects of Postural Resonance on Skin Sympathetic Nerve Activity and Blood Pressure: A Pilot Study Evaluating Vascular Tone Baroreflex Stimulation Through Biofeedback	7
A Pilot Study of the Biofeedback Training to Reduce Salivary Cortisol Level and Improve Mental Health in Highly-Trained Female Athletes	7
A Comparison Between Pre-Sleep Heart Rate Variability Biofeedback and Electroencephalographic Biofeedback Training on Sleep in National Level Athletes with Sleep Disturbances	7
Basal ganglia as an fMRI motor neurofeedback target in Parkinson’s disease	7
Evaluation of Heart Rate Variability and Application of Heart Rate Variability Biofeedback: Toward Further Research on Slow-Paced Abdominal Breathing in Zen Meditation	7
Evaluating the Effects of Yoga on the Body Mass Index and Heart Rate among Individuals with Substance Use Disorder: A Randomized Controlled Trial	7
Correction: Effects of a Randomised Trial of 5-Week Heart Rate Variability Biofeedback Intervention on Cognitive Function: Possible Benefits for Inhibitory Control	7
Effectiveness of a Biofeedback Intervention Targeting Mental and Physical Health Among College Students Through Speech and Physiology as Biomarkers Using Machine Learning: A Randomized Controlled Tria	7
Neurofeedback Effect on Symptoms of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis	7
Physiological Targets for Orthostatic Hypotension: Improving Nonpharmacological Interventions in Patients with Orthostatic Cerebral Hypoperfusion	7
Exploring the Immediate Effects of Nadi Shuddhi Pranayama on Heart Rate Variability Among Young Adults	7
Measuring Pilot Mental Workload During Flights Without PAPI Lights Using a Wearable Device	6
For Which Children with ADHD is TBR Neurofeedback Effective? Comorbidity as a Moderator	6
Heart Rate Variability Applications in Medical Specialties: A Narrative Review	6
The Pulse of Singapore: Short-Term HRV Norms	6
Bio-behavioral Interventions for Cardiovascular Diseases Rehabilitation: A Systematic Review on Heart Rate Variability Biofeedback and Nutrition	6
Mediating Effect of Heart Rate Variability on the Relationship Between Anxiety Symptoms and Blood Pressure in Patients with Primary Hypertension	6
Dynamic Phase Extraction: Applications in Pulse Rate Variability	6
The Role of Worry and Affectivity on Physiological Responses To an Acute Stressor	6
Is Biofeedback for Vertigo Effective in Ordinary Medical Centers? A Controlled Trial in Northern Italy	6
Abstracts of Scientific Papers Presented at the 21st Annual Meeting of the Biofeedback Federation of Europe	6
Heart Rate Variability in Surgical Patients Experiencing Live Bedside Music; An Explorative Study	5
The Evaluation of Biomarkers of Physical Activity on Stress Resistance and Wellness	5
Assessing the Feasibility of EMG Biofeedback to Reduce the Upper Trapezius Muscle Excitation during a Seated Row Exercise, a Non-randomized Comparative Study	5
sEMG Biofeedback for Episodic Migraines: A Pilot Randomized Clinical Trial	5
Effects of A Brief Resonance Frequency Breathing Exercise on Heart Rate Variability and Inhibitory Control in the Context of Generalised Anxiety Disorder	5
Heart Rate Variability, Hypnosis, and Psychotherapy	5
In Honor of Evgeny Vaschillo: His Impact on My Research and Career	5
The Effect of Music on Resistance to Mental Fatigue: Evidence from the EEG Power Spectrum	5
Time Since Last Drink is Positively Associated with Heart Rate Variability in Outpatients with Alcohol Use Disorder: Further Evidence of Psychophysiological Recovery in Early Alcohol Use Disorder Reco	5
Effectiveness of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction on Salivary Cortisol and α-amylase Level, Anxiety and Depression in Students: A Randomized and Parallel-Group Clinical Trial	5
Acute Effects of Resonance Breathing on Skin Sympathetic Nerve Activity and Heart Rate Variability in Healthy Adults	5
Evaluation of the Heart Rhythm Coherence Ratio During Sleep: A Pilot Study With Polysomnography	5
Immediate Cognitive and Interoceptive Benefits of Yoga-Based Visual Respiratory Biofeedback in Migraine: A Randomized Controlled Trial	5