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EMDR therapy for posttraumatic stress disorder symptoms in adult inpatient mental health settings: a systematic review

EMDR therapy for posttraumatic stress disorder symptoms in adult inpatient mental health settings: a systematic review
EMDR therapy for posttraumatic stress disorder symptoms in adult inpatient mental health settings: a systematic review

Most research evaluating eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) therapy has taken place in community settings, leaving the impact for service users within inpatient environments less clear. This systematic review sought to identify, summarize, and critically evaluate studies that investigated the impact of EMDR on symptoms of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) within adult inpatient mental health settings. Seven databases were systematically searched to identify published and unpublished articles eligible for inclusion. Eleven studies, published between 1995 and 2020, were included within this review. All studies showed that EMDR improved PTSD symptoms, across a variety of study populations. However, these findings are limited by the (a) preponderance of case study designs (preventing causal attribution); (b) provision of synchronous treatments; (c) poor methodological quality; and (d) high heterogeneity across studies. Prior research has shown EMDR’s effectiveness and safety for vulnerable populations. While the evidence is beginning to support its use with those experiencing PTSD symptoms within adult inpatient settings, it is premature to strongly recommend it as a routine intervention. Future research within this area is recommended.

eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), inpatient, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), systematic review
1933-3196
4-24
Phillips, Rebecca
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Mcsherry, Pamela
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Maguire, Tess
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Pinto, Cathryn
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Mcsherry, Pamela
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Phillips, Rebecca, Pinto, Cathryn, Mcsherry, Pamela and Maguire, Tess (2022) EMDR therapy for posttraumatic stress disorder symptoms in adult inpatient mental health settings: a systematic review. Journal of EMDR Practice and Research, 16 (1), 4-24. (doi:10.1891/EMDR-D-21-2021-00022).

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Most research evaluating eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) therapy has taken place in community settings, leaving the impact for service users within inpatient environments less clear. This systematic review sought to identify, summarize, and critically evaluate studies that investigated the impact of EMDR on symptoms of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) within adult inpatient mental health settings. Seven databases were systematically searched to identify published and unpublished articles eligible for inclusion. Eleven studies, published between 1995 and 2020, were included within this review. All studies showed that EMDR improved PTSD symptoms, across a variety of study populations. However, these findings are limited by the (a) preponderance of case study designs (preventing causal attribution); (b) provision of synchronous treatments; (c) poor methodological quality; and (d) high heterogeneity across studies. Prior research has shown EMDR’s effectiveness and safety for vulnerable populations. While the evidence is beginning to support its use with those experiencing PTSD symptoms within adult inpatient settings, it is premature to strongly recommend it as a routine intervention. Future research within this area is recommended.

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e-pub ahead of print date: 1 February 2022
Published date: 1 February 2022
Keywords: eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), inpatient, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), systematic review

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Local EPrints ID: 456263
URI: http://eprints.soton.ac.uk/id/eprint/456263
ISSN: 1933-3196
PURE UUID: 7c8afdf2-dd7b-4302-a9d1-02488cb5d196
ORCID for Cathryn Pinto: ORCID iD orcid.org/0000-0001-7607-7192

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Date deposited: 27 Apr 2022 00:57
Last modified: 12 Jul 2024 04:04

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Author: Rebecca Phillips
Author: Cathryn Pinto ORCID iD
Author: Pamela Mcsherry
Author: Tess Maguire

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