Using a mobile app comprising neurofeedback-based meditation and binaural beat music to treat PTSD symptoms: A qualitative analysis.
Yun-Jung Choi, Na-Rae Lee
Digital health 2025 DOI: 10.1177/20552076241311053 (opens in new tab)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Qualitative study Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Sample size | 9 |
| Population | People experiencing chronic traumatic stress or PTSD symptoms |
| Interventions | neurofeedback-based meditation binaural beat music |
| Topics | Meditation PTSD |
| Keywords | Binaural beat Mobile application Neurofeedback Qualitative research |
| Citations | 1 |
| Key findings | Neurofeedback-based meditation and binaural beat music via a mobile app helped people with PTSD symptoms understand their symptoms and provided physical and psychological stability, instilling faith and hope. |
Abstract
There is a significant need for an effective and convenient symptom management and healing program for people experiencing post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms; however, research on this topic is lacking. This study explored the experiences of individuals with PTSD who used a mobile traumatic stress management app with neurofeedback-based meditation and binaural beat music to promote their psychological recovery. This study used a qualitative research method to explore the experiences of neurofeedback-based meditation and binaural beat music using a mobile traumatic stress management app to promote the psychological recovery of people experiencing chronic traumatic stress. The research question was "What is the experience of neurofeedback-based meditation and binaural beat music using the mobile traumatic stress management app?" The thematic content analysis of in-depth interviews held with nine participants derived 26 codes, eight sub-categories, three categories, and one theme ("Holding hope for healing from agony of mind and body"). Neurofeedback-based meditation and binaural beat music using a mobile app helped people with PTSD symptoms to truly understand the symptoms caused by traumatic stress. Continued use of this program provides the participants with physical and psychological stability; it instills them with faith and hope.
Comparable studies
Other qualitative studies on PTSD, most cited first.
Citations in the library
Cites 4
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