Advances in EMDR research – Qualitative analysis of EMDR – Efficacy for PTSD

Research on the efficacy of EMDR as a treatment for PTSD has concentrated its focus mostly on the measurement of quantitative variables. This approach facilitates the application of effective procedures of statistical analysis and the comparison of EMDR efficacy with other treatments. Conversely, important information is not reported like the different levels of efficacy in relation to individual characteristics. During this presentation, through the thorough discussion of 3 experimental cases treated with EMDR, we will review how different analysis tools (clinical interviews, biofeedback measures, tests, self-report, etc.) show evidence of different features of EMDR efficacy. The positive results achieved with EMDR treatment with these three subjects will be compared through biofeedback measures and self-administered tests.

Conference

English

Michele Giwnnantonio
Roberto Guzzi
Isabel Fernandez
Davide Ziveri

Giannantonio, M., Guzzi, R., Fernandez, I., & Ziveri, D. (2003, May). Advances in EMDR research ? Qualitative analysis of EMDR ? Efficacy for PTSD. Presentation at the 4th EMDR Europe Association Conference, Rome, Italy