Is EMDR effective in treatment of PTSD?
A 2018 meta-analysis of 14 RCTs compared the efficacy of CBT versus EMDR in relieving posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
Article Abstract
“Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) is a form of psychotherapy involving an eight-phase standard protocol using bilateral stimulation (most commonly horizontal saccadic eye movements) with the goal to reprocess traumatic memories and the stress symptoms associated with them. A 2018 meta-analysis of 14 RCTs (N=675) compared the efficacy of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) versus EMDR in relieving posttraumatic symptoms and alleviating anxiety and depression in patients with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD).”
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Snyder, M., & Trang, D. (2021). Is EMDR effective in treatment of PTSD? Evidence-Based Practice. https://doi.org/10.1097/EBP.0000000000001258
Date
March 1, 2021
Creator(s)
Matthew Snyder, Diana Trang
Topics
PTSD
Practice & Methods
Efficacy
Publisher
Wolters Kluwer Health, Inc.
Rights
Copyright © 2021 by Family Physicians Inquiries Network, Inc.
APA Citation
Snyder, M., & Trang, D. (2021). Is EMDR effective in treatment of PTSD? Evidence-Based Practice. https://doi.org/10.1097/EBP.0000000000001258
Audience
EMDR Therapists, Other Mental Health Professionals
Language
English
Content Type
Article
Access Type
External Resource
