ArticleBMC psychiatry2021
An evaluation of eye movement desensitization and reprocessing therapy delivered remotely during the Covid-19 pandemic.
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9 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it, 22 citations in OpenAlex.
- Addressing mental health need after COVID-19: a systematic review of remote EMDR therapy studies as an emerging option.Frontiers in psychiatry · 2023Pooled it
- Effects of eye movement desensitisation and reprocessing on depressive symptoms, stress and rumination in adolescents with depression: a randomised controlled trial.European journal of psychotraumatology · 2025Trial
- Effectiveness of time-limited eye movement desensitization reprocessing therapy for parents of children with a rare life-limiting illness: a randomized clinical trial.Orphanet journal of rare diseases · 2022Trial
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- Exploring EMDR: an innovative approach with Posner Paradigm to reprocessing negative memories in a non-clinical sample.Frontiers in psychiatry · 2025Article
- "It saved me": A thematic analysis of experiences of psychological therapy following critical illness and intensive care.Journal of the Intensive Care Society · 2024Article
- Mental health and conflict: a pilot of an online eye movement desensitisation and reprocessing (EMDR) intervention for forcibly displaced Syrian women.Frontiers in public health · 2024Article
- Case report: Online eye movement desensitization and reprocessing approach in children: a case series.Frontiers in psychiatry · 2024Article
- Provision of online eye movement and desensitisation therapy (EMDR) for people with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD): a multi-method service evaluation.European journal of psychotraumatology · 2023Article
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Abstract
backgroundIn addition to having a negative impact on the physical and emotional health of the population, the global Covid-19 pandemic has necessitated psychotherapists moving their practice to online environments. This service evaluation examines the efficacy of Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy delivered via the internet.
methodsA real-world service evaluation was conducted from a self-selecting group of EMDR therapists that subscribe to either a JISCMail discussion list or either the UK or All Ireland National EMDR Associations. Author designed questionnaires were used to gather information on the efficacy of EMDR delivered online as well as client and therapist characteristics.
resultsThirty-three therapists provided efficacy data on a total of 93 patients. Statistically significant and clinically meaningful reductions were found in all four-psychometrics used both in adult and children and young people populations. Client outcome was not related to therapist experience.
conclusionsEMDR delivered via the internet can be an effective treatment for clients experiencing mental health issues.
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