Research article summary (published 30 May 2003):

Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing. A brief and effective treatment for stress.

Full Abstract

1. Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) is an integrative therapy that "unlocks" disturbing memories or beliefs and reprocessess them, in some way, so they are no longer as disabling. 2. EMDR can be used for any experientially based psychological problems and has proven especially effective for traumatic imagery associated with posttraumatic stress disorder. 3. A primary benefit of EMDR is its time efficiency, requiring as few as 3 to 5 hours of treatment. 4. Many potential mechanisms (i.e., cognitive, hypnotic, self-disclosure, biological) may account for the effectiveness of EMDR.

Author information

Author/s: Lee, Gale K (GK); Beaton, Randal D (RD); Ensign, Josephine (J);

Affiliation: Department of Psychosocial and Community Health, University of Washington, School of Nursing, Seattle, Washington, USA. bindy_9(-atsign-)yahoo.com

Grants: 5, T80 MC00002-37 (Agency:PHS HHS)

Journal and publication information

Publication Type: Case Reports; Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.; Review

Journal: Journal of psychosocial nursing and mental health services (J Psychosoc Nurs Ment Health Serv), published in United States. (Language: eng)

Reference: 2003-Jun; vol 41 (issue 6) : pp 22-31

Dates: Created 2003/06/18; Completed 2003/10/06; Revised 2007/11/14;

PMID: 12812002, status: MEDLINE (last retrieval date: 2/18/2009, IMS Date: )

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Abreaction Cognitive Therapy Desensitization, Psychologic - methods Eye Movements Female Humans Hypnosis Information Services

Life Change Events Mental Processes New York City Psychiatric Status Rating Scales Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic - diagnosis; etiology; psychology; therapy Terrorism - psychology Time Factors Treatment Outcome

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