Campus Location
Abilene Campus (Residential)
Date of Award
12-2025
Document Type
OTD Capstone
Department
Occupational Therapy
Degree
OTD
Faculty Advisor
Kari Williams
Site Mentor
David McAnulty
Capstone Coordinator
Leslye Morris
Specialization
Education
Focus
Implementing Biofeedback Therapy for Pediatric Anxiety and Migraines
Abstract
This capstone project explores the implementation of biofeedback therapy in occupational therapy for treating pediatric migraines and anxiety. A comprehensive literature review was conducted, examining peer-reviewed articles from 2000–2024, which revealed biofeedback therapy’s efficacy in addressing stress-related symptoms across age groups. The study focuses on adolescents’ academic and extracurricular occupations, where stress significantly impacts mental and physical health. The project aims to establish a biofeedback therapy program at the Abilene Christian University Psychology Clinic, addressing gaps in current literature and practice guidelines. Utilizing the Person-Environment-Occupation-Performance (PEOP) model, the research highlights biofeedback’s potential to improve functional performance and participation for children experiencing migraines and anxiety. Key findings demonstrate biofeedback therapy’s effectiveness in reducing symptoms, with studies showing up to 65% pain improvement and 80% headache reduction in pediatric populations. The project proposes a collaborative approach between occupational therapy and psychology to provide alternative treatment options for stress management and migraine relief. The research contributes to understanding biofeedback therapy’s role in occupational therapy and provides a framework for future implementation in pediatric care.
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