Amber Maimon, PhD

Neuroscience & Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) researcher | Co-head NeuroHCI Research Group



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Amber Maimon, PhD

Research Associate, Co-Head NeuroHCI Research Group, Academic Lab Manager



Computational Psychiatry and Neurotechnology Lab | Human Computer Interaction Lab

Ben Gurion University | University of Haifa




Amber Maimon, PhD

Neuroscience & Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) researcher | Co-head NeuroHCI Research Group



Computational Psychiatry and Neurotechnology Lab | Human Computer Interaction Lab

Ben Gurion University | University of Haifa



Interoceptive training with real-time haptic versus visual heartbeat feedback.


Journal article


O. Dobrushina, Yossi Tamim, I. Wald, Amber Maimon, Amir Amedi
Psychophysiology, 2024

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Dobrushina, O., Tamim, Y., Wald, I., Maimon, A., & Amedi, A. (2024). Interoceptive training with real-time haptic versus visual heartbeat feedback. Psychophysiology.


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Dobrushina, O., Yossi Tamim, I. Wald, Amber Maimon, and Amir Amedi. “Interoceptive Training with Real-Time Haptic versus Visual Heartbeat Feedback.” Psychophysiology (2024).


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Dobrushina, O., et al. “Interoceptive Training with Real-Time Haptic versus Visual Heartbeat Feedback.” Psychophysiology, 2024.


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@article{o2024a,
  title = {Interoceptive training with real-time haptic versus visual heartbeat feedback.},
  year = {2024},
  journal = {Psychophysiology},
  author = {Dobrushina, O. and Tamim, Yossi and Wald, I. and Maimon, Amber and Amedi, Amir}
}

Abstract

The perception of signals from within the body, known as interoception, is increasingly recognized as a prerequisite for physical and mental health. This study is dedicated to the development of effective technological approaches for enhancing interoceptive abilities. We provide evidence of the effectiveness and practical feasibility of a novel real-time haptic heartbeat supplementation technology combining principles of biofeedback and sensory augmentation. In a randomized controlled study, we applied the developed naturalistic haptic feedback on a group of 30 adults, while another group of 30 adults received more traditional real-time visual heartbeat feedback. A single session of haptic, but not visual heartbeat feedback resulted in increased interoceptive accuracy and confidence, as measured by the heart rate discrimination task, and in a shift of attention toward the body. Participants rated the developed technology as more helpful and pleasant than the visual feedback, thus indicating high user satisfaction. The study highlights the importance of matching sensory characteristics of the feedback provided to the natural bodily prototype. Our work suggests that real-time haptic feedback might be a superior approach for strengthening the mind-body connection in interventions for physical and mental health.



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