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PTSD treatment in times of COVID-19: A systematic review of the effects of online EMDR

Year: 2020

Type: review

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.

Source: Psychiatry Research

DOI: 10.1016/j.psychres.2020.113438

Authors: L.I.M. Lenferink, K. Meyerbröker, P.A. Boelen

Institutions: University of Groningen, Utrecht University, Arq Psychotrauma Expert Group

Language: English

Topic: Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Research

Subfield: Clinical Psychology

Field: Psychology

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $2,900