The effect of the online eye movement desensitization and reprocessing early intervention protocol (EMDR R-TEP) for the risk groups with post-traumatic stress symptoms during the COVID-19 pandemic (Frontiers in Psychology)
Research on the effect of online EMDR Recent Traumatic Episode Protocol for first responders and those effected by COVID-19.
Post-traumatic stress disorder among healthcare workers during the COVID-19 pandemic in Italy: Effectiveness of an eye movement desensitization and reprocessing intervention protocol (Frontiers in Psychology)
Study aimed at investigating PTSD in a sample of Italian healthcare workers during COVID-19 and the effectiveness of the EMDR therapy.
Development of an online supportive treatment module for moral injury in military veterans and police officers (Frontiers in Psychiatry)
This study aims to develop and conduct a preliminary evaluation of an online treatment module for moral injury in treatment-seeking military veterans and police officers that includes PTSD treatment such as EMDR therapy.
COVID-19 and Healthcare Professionals: The Psychological Impact of the Pandemic on Healthcare Professionals and the Use of EMDR Early Interventions (Journal of EMDR Practice and Research)
Recent research has provided new information on the impact of COVID-19 on the mental health of healthcare professionals (HCP).
The effectiveness of psychological interventions for reducing PTSD and psychological distress in first responders: A systematic review and meta-analysis (PLOS ONE)
This article explores the evidence for psychological treatments for PTSD, anxiety, depression, stress, and burnout in first responders.
Supporting healthcare workers in times of COVID-19 with eye movement desensitization and reprocessing online: A pilot study (Frontiers in Psychology)
This pilot study adapts group EMDR protocol for treatment online for healthcare workers in a nursing home during the COVID-19 pandemic.
A stage 1 pilot cohort exploring the use of EMDR therapy as a video-conference psychotherapy during Covid-19 with frontline mental health workers: A proof of concept study utilising a virtual blind 2 therapist protocol (Frontiers in Psychology)
The research tentatively supports the case for EMDR therapy as a credible treatment when used as a video conference psychotherapy.
Recent traumatic episode protocol EMDR applied online for COVID-19 related symptoms of Turkish health care workers diagnosed with COVID-19 related PTSD: A pilot study (Alpha Psychiatry)
This study looks at online EMDR Recent Traumatic Episode Protocol for healthcare workers with pandemic-related post-traumatic stress disorder.
Promoting mental health in healthcare workers in hospitals through psychological group support with EMDR during COVID-19: An observational study (Frontiers in Psychology)
This study looks at EMDR Integrative Group Treatment Protocol (EMDR-IGTP) for healthcare workers during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing for the treatment and early intervention of trauma among first responders: A systematic review (Journal of Traumatic Stress)
Systematic review of studies that have used EMDR among first responders, evaluate its effectiveness in reducing trauma-related symptoms, and identify if EMDR was used as an early intervention for this first responders.
In response to an emergency: Trial use of EMDR group traumatic episode protocol for humanitarian workers on Greek islands (Hellenic Journal of Cognitive Behavioral Research & Therapy)
A Humanitarian Non-Governmental Organization working in Greece requested two emergency field visits to two Greek Aegean islands, where they organized front-line EMDR group support for the staff who was working with incoming refugees.
The effectiveness of psychological support interventions for those exposed to mass infectious disease outbreaks: A systematic review (BMC Psychiatry)
This systematic review examined the types and effectiveness of psychological interventions for the general population and healthcare workers exposed to mass infectious disease outbreaks.
