The Effect of Single-Session Modified EMDR on Acute Stress Syndromes
A single abridged EMDR session was provided in a hospital inpatient/outpatient setting to patients suffering after terrorist bombing attacks.
Abstract
“A single session of a modified, abridged EMDR protocol was provided in a general hospital inpatient and outpatient setting to 86 patients with acute stress (AS) syndrome suffering from intrusion distress following accidents and terrorist bombing attacks. Fifty percent reported immediate fading of intrusive symptoms and general alleviation of distress, 27% described partial alleviation of their symptoms and distress, while 23% reported no improvement. Partial and nonresponders were provided with or referred for more comprehensive treatment. At 4-week and 6-month follow-up, the immediate responders in the terror victims group remained symptom free. The immediate responders tended to have uncomplicated AS symptoms with fewer risk factors for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), while the nonresponders had higher exposure to former traumas and endorsed more risk factors for PTSD. These results support other anecdotal reports on the rapid effects of brief EMDR intervention on intrusive symptoms in early uncomplicated posttraumatic cases. Although more controlled studies are essential, this immediate method for symptomatic relief may be a potential addition for focused interventions in acute trauma victims.”
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Article Access
Open Access
Kutz, I., Resnik, V., & Dekel, R. (2008). The Effect of Single-Session Modified EMDR on Acute Stress Syndromes. Journal of EMDR Practice and Research, 2(3), 190–200. https://doi.org/10.1891/1933-3196.2.3.190
About the Journal
Journal of EMDR Practice and Research (JEMDR) is a peer-reviewed publication devoted to integrative, state-of-the-art papers about EMDR therapy. It is a broadly conceived interdisciplinary journal that stimulates and communicates research and theory about EMDR therapy and its application to clinical practice. JEMDR is the official publication of the EMDR International Association.
Date
August 1, 2008
Creator(s)
Ilan Kutz, Victor Resnik, Rachel Dekel
Topics
PTSD, Tragedies
Practice & Methods
Hospital
Extent
11 pages
Publisher
Springer Publishing Company
Rights
Copyright © 2008 EMDR International Association
APA Citation
Kutz, I., Resnik, V., & Dekel, R. (2008). The Effect of Single-Session Modified EMDR on Acute Stress Syndromes. Journal of EMDR Practice and Research, 2(3), 190–200. https://doi.org/10.1891/1933-3196.2.3.190
Series
2
Installment
3
Audience
EMDR Therapists
Language
English
Content Type
Peer-Reviewed
Original Source
Journal of EMDR Practice and Research
Access Type
Open Access