ArticleCritical care research and practice2026
Efficacy of Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) on Anxiety Severity Among Physicians and Nurses Working in Intensive Care Units.
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- Efficacy of Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) on Anxiety Severity Among Physicians and Nurses Working in Intensive Care Units.Critical care research and practice · 2026Article
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Abstract
Background: Physicians and nurses working in intensive care units (ICUs) are frequently exposed to emotionally demanding and high-stress situations, placing them at increased risk for anxiety. Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) has shown promise in reducing anxiety in various high-stress populations; however, its effectiveness among ICU staff remains underexplored. Objective: To evaluate the efficacy of EMDR in reducing anxiety severity among ICU physicians and nurses. Methods: This quasi-experimental study was conducted among 60 ICU staff members who were allocated to either an EMDR intervention group ( Results: All participants completed the study with no dropouts. Baseline characteristics were comparable between groups. The EMDR group showed a significant reduction in anxiety from baseline to post-intervention ( Conclusion: EMDR significantly reduced anxiety among ICU physicians and nurses. Given the high emotional burden in critical care settings, EMDR may be a valuable component of mental health support programs for healthcare professionals. Further randomized controlled trials with long-term follow-up are recommended.
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