Short-term intervention complemented by wearable technology improves Trichotillomania - A naturalistic single-case report.

ABSTRACT: There is a growing interest in using wearable technology for the treatment of body-focused repetitive behaviors (BFRBs), such as Trichotillomania. Yet, to our knowledge, few studies address the applicability and use of wearable technology as a therapeutic element in more naturalistic situations. Here we would like to introduce its potential use combined with a Habit-Reversal Training in a single-case experimental design. In practice, individuals with BFRBs frequently show complex constellations of psychiatric disorders. Accordingly, the here presented participant was diagnosed with Trichotillomania as well as comorbid ADHD and examination phobia. The participant was offered to wear an unobtrusive and user-friendly vibration device that sent an alarm when her critical hairpulling beh

SUBMITTER: Leibinger KW 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10507401 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature