Eye movement desensitization reprocessing, post traumatic stress disorder, and trauma: A review of randomized controlled trials with children and adolescents
This article examines RCTs of EMDR with children and adolescents published between 1998 and 2010.
Article Abstract
“This article examines the methodological rigor of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) of eye movement desensitization reprocessing (EMDR) conducted specifically with children and adolescents who had a diagnosis of posttraumatic stress disorder and history of trauma. A thorough search for RCTs of EMDR with children and adolescents that were published between 1998 and 2010 was conducted utilizing several databases. A total of five studies were identified. Following an extensive review of the literature, it became apparent that the number of RCTs conducted with EMDR with children and adolescents was negligible, though initial results suggest that it is a promising practice. Although current EMDR studies have been conducted with children and adolescents, and have indicated that EMDR is a promising practice, the state of knowledge at this point is insufficient. EMDR tends to produce less positive results when compared to other trauma-focused interventions, although some research indicates the opposite.”
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Greyber, L., Dulmus, C., & Cristalli, M. (2012). Eye movement desensitization reprocessing, post traumatic stress disorder, and trauma: A review of randomized controlled trials with children and adolescents. Child and Adolescent Social Work Journal, 29(5), 409-425. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10560-012-0266-0
Date
June 17, 2012
Creator(s)
Laura R. Greyber, Catherine N. Dulmus, Maria E. Cristalli
Topics
PTSD
Client Population
Adolescents, Children
Extent
16 pages
Publisher
Springer
APA Citation
Greyber, L., Dulmus, C., & Cristalli, M. (2012). Eye movement desensitization reprocessing, post traumatic stress disorder, and trauma: A review of randomized controlled trials with children and adolescents. Child and Adolescent Social Work Journal, 29(5), 409-425. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10560-012-0266-0
Audience
EMDR Therapists, Other Mental Health Professionals
Language
English
Content Type
Article, Meta-analyses/Systematic Reviews, Peer-Reviewed
Access Type
External Resource