Efficacy of EMDR for early intervention after a traumatic event: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
J Psychiatr Res
; 174: 73-83, 2024 Jun.
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ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a well-established psychological therapy for the treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder, based on the recommendations of clinical practice guidelines. However, these guidelines are not as consistent in recommending EMDR interventions for the early treatment of post-traumatic symptoms. The main objective of this review is to evaluate the effectiveness of EMDR therapy for early intervention after a traumatic event.METHODS:
A systematic search for randomized clinical trials has been carried out in the PUBMED, CINAHL, Psyc-INFO and Cochrane Library search engines. We included individuals exposed to a recent traumatic event (within 3 months of a traumatic incident). Outcomes on PTSD, depression and anxiety in post-treatment, and at follow-up at 3, 6 and 12 months, as well as on safety and tolerability were extracted.RESULTS:
A total of 11 RCTs were found. Studies showed beneficial effects of early EMDR interventions on post-traumatic symptoms at post-treatment and at 3-month follow-up. No differences were found between EMDR and no intervention or another intervention in the remaining analyses.LIMITATIONS:
The main limitations are the low quality of the studies, the small number of studies per outcome assessed, and the small sample sizes.CONCLUSIONS:
There is evidence for the short-term beneficial effect of early EMDR interventions on post-traumatic symptoms. Although it appears to be a safe therapeutic choice, more studies are necessary that include safety data.Palavras-chave
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Assunto principal:
Transtornos de Estresse Pós-Traumáticos
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Dessensibilização e Reprocessamento através dos Movimentos Oculares
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En
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J Psychiatr Res
Ano de publicação:
2024
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