EMDR: implications of the use of reprocessing therapy in nursing practice.
OBJECTIVE
Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR).


OBJECTIVE
To examine the available evidence base for EMDR treatment in psychiatric nursing practice.


METHODS
Evidenced-based research findings, published case and anecdotal reports, and primary source documents on the development of the treatment method.


CONCLUSIONS
EMDR use remains controversial. Although it is safe, little is known regarding the mechanism of action of any therapeutic effect; more rigorous empirical establishment of efficacy is needed.
McCabe
Susan
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University of Wyoming, Laramie, WY, USA. smccabe@direcway.com
D003887:Desensitization, Psychologic / Q000379:methods*; D005133:Eye Movements; D006801:Humans; D009730:Nursing Assessment; D011568:Psychiatric Nursing / Q000379:methods*; D011613:Psychotherapy / Q000379:methods*; D013313:Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000451:nursing* / Q000523:psychology; D016896:Treatment Outcome