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The Efficacy of Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD): A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials

by Ezra Chandler 1,*
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Palacký University Olomouc
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JPHE  2023 6(1):184; https://doi.org/10.xxxx/xxxxxx
Received: 6 January 2023 / Accepted: 9 February 2023 / Published Online: 5 May 2023
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Abstract

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy has gained recognition as an effective intervention for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), utilizing bilateral stimulation to process traumatic memories and reduce associated symptoms. This meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) evaluates the efficacy of EMDR in reducing PTSD symptoms and improving overall functioning in individuals with PTSD. Through a comprehensive review of the literature, the meta-analysis synthesizes effect sizes from RCTs assessing the effectiveness of EMDR compared to control conditions (e.g., waitlist, cognitive behavioral therapy) in targeting symptoms of PTSD, including intrusive thoughts, avoidance behaviors, hyperarousal, and negative cognitions. Additionally, it examines potential moderators of treatment outcomes, such as treatment protocol variations, therapist training, session length, and participant characteristics (e.g., type of trauma, comorbidities), to better understand the factors influencing the effectiveness of EMDR for PTSD.

Keywords: Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing; EMDR; Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder; PTSD; meta-analysis; randomized controlled trials; psychological intervention;
Copyright: © 2023 by Chandler. This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY) (Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License). The use, distribution or reproduction in other forums is permitted, provided the original author(s) or licensor are credited and that the original publication in this journal is cited, in accordance with accepted academic practice. No use, distribution or reproduction is permitted which does not comply with these terms.

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Chandler, E. The Efficacy of Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD): A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials. Journal of Public Health & Environment, 2023, 6, 184. doi:10.xxxx/xxxxxx
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Chandler E. The Efficacy of Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD): A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials. Journal of Public Health & Environment; 2023, 6(1):184. doi:10.xxxx/xxxxxx
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Chandler, Ezra 2023. "The Efficacy of Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD): A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials" Journal of Public Health & Environment 6, no.1:184. doi:10.xxxx/xxxxxx

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