Meta-analyses/Systematic Reviews Archives

Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing versus cognitive behavior therapy for treating post-traumatic stress disorder: A systematic review and meta-analysis (International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health)

This meta-analysis review compared EMDR therapy and CBT efficacy in reducing PTSD, anxiety, and depression symptoms.

The Effectiveness of EMDR for Medically Unexplained Symptoms: A Systematic Literature Review (Journal of EMDR Practice and Research)

This meta-analysis looks at medically unexplained symptoms, unresolved traumatic or distressing somatic-related memories & how EMDR can help.

Psychological interventions for post-traumatic stress injuries among public safety personnel: A systematic review and meta-analysis (BMC Systematic Reviews)

“The current study assessed the effectiveness and acceptability of psychological interventions for PTSI among PSPs.”

Anxiety following myocardial infarction: A systematic review of psychological interventions (Health Psychology)

The primary objective of this systematic review was to assess the effectiveness of psychological interventions including EMDR therapy for anxiety following myocardial infarction (MI).

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.

Eye movement desensitisation and reprocessing: Part 2 – wider use in stress and trauma conditions (BJPsych Advances)

This article discusses the application of EMDR beyond PTSD with other mental and physical health conditions.

What Do We Know About EMDR Therapy Research? A Bibliometric Analysis (Journal of EMDR Practice and Research)

Methods of bibliometric analysis are applied to publications on eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) therapy research.

The effects of psychological interventions on neurocognitive functioning in posttraumatic stress disorder: A systematic review (European Journal of Psychotraumatology)

This systematic review examined whether psychological treatments including EMDR therapy for PTSD improve neurocognitive functioning related to memory, attention, information processing, and executive functioning.

Client and clinician experiences of eye movement desensitisation and reprocessing (EMDR) therapy (University College Cork, 2022)

This mixed methods systematic review aimed to provide insight into clinicians’ views and experiences of EMDR therapy. This study aimed to explore clients’ unique phenomenological experiences of EMDR therapy.