Intelligent panic disorder treatment by using biofeedback analysis and web technologies

  • Authors:
  • Bai-En Shie;Fong-Lin Jang;Vincent S. Tseng

  • Affiliations:
  • Department of Computer Science and Information Engineering, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan 701, Taiwan, ROC.;Department of Psychiatry, Chi-Mei Medical Center, No. 442, Sec. 2, Shulin St., South District, Tainan 702, Taiwan, ROC.;Department of Computer Science and Information Engineering, Institute of Medical Informatics, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan 701, Taiwan, ROC

  • Venue:
  • International Journal of Business Intelligence and Data Mining
  • Year:
  • 2010

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Abstract

The treatment of mental disorders has recently become an important research issue. The treatment of mental illness through biofeedback therapy can be defined as a combination method integrating biofeedback devices and self-help programs. This research aims at development of an online treatment system for panic patients by combining biofeedback therapy and web technologies. The system provides a more convenient communication between patients and medical professionals. Moreover, managing functions are provided for the medical professionals. The results of this research are expected to have a pivotal impact on the healthcare industry with increased and enhanced levels of technology and services.