Nacimiento, desarrollo y evolución de la desensibilización y el reprocesamiento por medio de movimientos oculares (EMDR)Origin, development, and evolution of eye movement desensitization and reprocessing
Description
La desensibilización y el reprocesamiento por medio de movimientos oculares (EMDR) ha suscitado un gran número de estudios desde su aparición en 1989. El objetivo principal de este artículo es describir su desarrollo y evolución hasta la actualidad. Para ello se realizó una búsqueda bibliográfica en MEDLINE y PsycINFO con la entrada “eye movement desensitizacion”. Tras la revisión de los 795 artículos resultantes, se eligieron aquellos que por su relevancia e interés mostraban mejor el desarrollo y evolución de la técnica. Además, se configuró una línea de vida que representó gráficamente su historia. Aunque en los primeros años el foco de investigación fue la validación de la técnica para el trastorno de estrés postraumático (TEPT), ésta comenzó muy rápidamente a aplicarse a otras problemáticas. Solo un 14% de los trabajos encontrados son estudios experimentales controlados. Actualmente, si bien se ha demostrado su eficacia como tratamiento del TEPT, se siguen barajando diversas hipótesis explicativas de su eficacia.
Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) has led to a great number of studies since its appearance in 1989. The aim of this article is to describe EMDR development and evolution to the present day. With this purpose a search was carried out on MEDLINE and PsycINFO with the entry “eye movement desensitization”. After revising the resulting 797 articles, those that because of their relevance explained best the development and evolution of the technique were chosen and shaped into a lifeline graphically representing the history of EMDR. Despite the fact that during the first years the focus of research was on the validation of the technique for post-traumatic disorder (PTSD), it was soon applied to other areas. Only 14% of the articles found account for controlled studies. Up to date, in spite of the effectiveness of EMDR for the treatment of PTSD that has been proven, many different explanatory hypotheses are still up for discussion.
Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) has led to a great number of studies since its appearance in 1989. The aim of this article is to describe EMDR development and evolution to the present day. With this purpose a search was carried out on MEDLINE and PsycINFO with the entry “eye movement desensitization”. After revising the resulting 797 articles, those that because of their relevance explained best the development and evolution of the technique were chosen and shaped into a lifeline graphically representing the history of EMDR. Despite the fact that during the first years the focus of research was on the validation of the technique for post-traumatic disorder (PTSD), it was soon applied to other areas. Only 14% of the articles found account for controlled studies. Up to date, in spite of the effectiveness of EMDR for the treatment of PTSD that has been proven, many different explanatory hypotheses are still up for discussion.
Format
Journal
Language
Spanish
Original Work Citation
Marín, C., Isabel Guillén, A., & Vergara, S. (2016). [Origin, development, and evolution of eye movement desensitization and reprocessing]. Clinica y Salud, 27(3), 101-114. Spanish
Citation
“Nacimiento, desarrollo y evolución de la desensibilización y el reprocesamiento por medio de movimientos oculares (EMDR)Origin, development, and evolution of eye movement desensitization and reprocessing,” Francine Shapiro Library, accessed May 1, 2024, https://francineshapirolibrary.omeka.net/items/show/24167.