Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) for children and adolescents with posttraumatic stress disorder: A systematic narrative review
Description
Background and aims
There is currently a limited number of studies into the efficacy of EMDR with children and adolescents with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and similarly few rigorous literature reviews and meta-analyses.
Methods
The current study utilizes a systematic narrative review of methodologies and findings of previous literature reviews and meta-analyses as well as analyzing randomized control trials (RCTs) conducted from 2002 to 2018. Following initial scoping of the extent of studies, two systematic literature searches were conducted, firstly for literature reviews and secondly for recent RCTs.
Results
Eight data bases were utilized. Five reviews and seven randomized control trials were identified and analyzed for quality of methodology and impact on PTSD. EMDR was also found to be efficacious in reducing children’s PTSD when compared to CBT, KidNet and /or waitlist conditions. EMDR was effective with both single event trauma as well as cumulative sexual violence. EMDR was equally effective with girls and boys as well as children from different cultures. EMDR achieved large effect sizes. Reductions in PTSD were maintained at 2, 3, 6, and 12-month follow-up.
Conclusion
In conclusion, EMDR was consistently found to be an efficacious treatment for children with PTSD.
There is currently a limited number of studies into the efficacy of EMDR with children and adolescents with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and similarly few rigorous literature reviews and meta-analyses.
Methods
The current study utilizes a systematic narrative review of methodologies and findings of previous literature reviews and meta-analyses as well as analyzing randomized control trials (RCTs) conducted from 2002 to 2018. Following initial scoping of the extent of studies, two systematic literature searches were conducted, firstly for literature reviews and secondly for recent RCTs.
Results
Eight data bases were utilized. Five reviews and seven randomized control trials were identified and analyzed for quality of methodology and impact on PTSD. EMDR was also found to be efficacious in reducing children’s PTSD when compared to CBT, KidNet and /or waitlist conditions. EMDR was effective with both single event trauma as well as cumulative sexual violence. EMDR was equally effective with girls and boys as well as children from different cultures. EMDR achieved large effect sizes. Reductions in PTSD were maintained at 2, 3, 6, and 12-month follow-up.
Conclusion
In conclusion, EMDR was consistently found to be an efficacious treatment for children with PTSD.
Format
Conference
Language
English
Original Work Citation
Barron, I., Bourgaize, C., Lempertz. D., Swinden, C., & Darker-Smith, S. (2021, June). Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) for children and adolescents with posttraumatic stress disorder: A systematic narrative review. Presentation at the 20th EMDR Europe Association Conference, Virtual
Citation
“Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) for children and adolescents with posttraumatic stress disorder: A systematic narrative review,” Francine Shapiro Library, accessed May 11, 2024, https://francineshapirolibrary.omeka.net/items/show/26899.