EMDR for Survivors of Life-Threatening Cardiac Events: Results of a Pilot Study
This pilot study evaluated the effectiveness of EMDR in treating PTSD symptoms in survivors of life-threatening cardiac events.
Article Abstract
“This pilot study evaluated the effectiveness of eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) in treating posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms and concomitant depressive and anxiety symptoms in survivors of life-threatening cardiac events. Forty-two patients undergoing cardiac rehabilitation who (a) qualified for the PTSD criterion “A” in relation to a cardiac event and (b) presented clinically significant PTSD symptoms were randomized to a 4-week treatment of EMDR or imaginal exposure (IE). Data were gathered on PTSD, anxiety, and depressive symptoms at pretreatment, posttreatment, and 6-month follow-up. EMDR was effective in reducing PTSD, depressive, and anxiety symptoms and performed significantly better than IE for all variables. These findings provide preliminary support for EMDR as an effective treatment for the symptoms of PTSD, depression, and anxiety that can follow a life-threatening cardiac event.”
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Article Access
Open Access
Arabia, E., Manca, M. L., & Solomon, R. M. (2011). EMDR for Survivors of Life-Threatening Cardiac Events: Results of a Pilot Study. Journal of EMDR Practice and Research, 5(1), 2–13. https://doi.org/10.1891/1933-3196.5.1.2
About the Journal
The Journal of EMDR Practice and Research is a peer-reviewed publication devoted to integrative, state-of-the-art papers about Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing. It is a broadly conceived interdisciplinary journal that stimulates and communicates research and theory about EMDR, and their application to clinical practice. The Journal of EMDR Practice and Research is the Official Publication of the EMDR International Association.
Date
March 1, 2011
Creator(s)
Emanuele Arabia, Maria Luisa Manca, Roger M. Solomon
Topics
Medical/Somatic, PTSD
Extent
12 pages
Publisher
Springer Publishing Company
Rights
Copyright © 2011 EMDR International Association
APA Citation
Arabia, E., Manca, M. L., & Solomon, R. M. (2011). EMDR for Survivors of Life-Threatening Cardiac Events: Results of a Pilot Study. Journal of EMDR Practice and Research, 5(1), 2–13. https://doi.org/10.1891/1933-3196.5.1.2
Series
5
Installment
1
Audience
EMDR Therapists
Language
English
Content Type
Article, Peer-Reviewed, RCT
Original Source
Journal of EMDR Practice and Research
Access Type
Open Access