PTSD treatment in times of COVID-19: A systematic review of the effects of online EMDR
This systematic review investigates online EMDR as an emerging treatment for patients with Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).
Article Abstract
“COVID-19 affects many societies by measures as “social distancing”, forcing mental health care professionals to deliver treatments online or via telephone. In this context, online Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is an emerging treatment for patients with Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). We performed a systematic review of studies investigating online EMDR for PTSD. Only one trial was identified. That uncontrolled open trial showed promising results. There is an urgent need to further examine the effects of online EMDR for PTSD, before its wider dissemination is warranted. Remotely delivered cognitive behavioural therapy seems the preferred PTSD-treatment in times of COVID-19.”
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Article Access
Open Access
Lenferink, L. I. M., Meyerbroker, K., & Boelen, P. A. (2020). PTSD treatment in times of COVID-19: A systematic review of the effects of online EMDR. Psychiatry Research, 293:113438. Open access: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.psychres.2020.113438
About the Journal
“Psychiatry Research. This journal provides rapid publication of complete research reports and reviews in the field of psychiatry.”
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Date
September 6, 2020
Creator(s)
Lonneke I. M. Lenferink, Katharina Meyerbröker, Paul A. Boelen
Topics
PTSD
Practice & Methods
Telehealth
Extent
3 pages
Publisher
Elsevier
Rights
© 2020 The Authors. Published by Elsevier B.V.
APA Citation
Lenferink, L. I. M., Meyerbroker, K., & Boelen, P. A. (2020). PTSD treatment in times of COVID-19: A systematic review of the effects of online EMDR. Psychiatry Research, 293:113438. Open access: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.psychres.2020.113438
Audience
EMDR Therapists, Other Mental Health Professionals
Language
English
Content Type
Article
Access Type
External Resource, Open Access