Efficacy of EMDR in children: A meta-analysis

Rodenburg, Roos; Benjamin, Anja; Roos, Carlijn de; Meijer, Ann Marie; Stams, Geert Jan

doi:10.1016/j.cpr.2009.06.008

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“…The search was conducted using the search terms EMDR or eye movement and randomised outcome or randomized outcome or controlled study or CBT. Additional studies were identified by manual search of past meta-analyses and recent reviews (Adler-Tapia & Settle, 2009;Benish, Imel, & Wampold, 2008;Davidson & Parker, 2001;Rodenburg, Benjamin, de Roos, Meijer, & Stams, 2009;Seidler & Wagner, 2006;Van Etten & Taylor, 1998). These findings where then crosschecked with the EMDR institute website's extensive reference section to ensure that all pertinent studies were located (EMDR Institute, 2004).…”

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Cognitive behaviour therapy versus eye movement desensitization and reprocessing for post-traumatic disorder – is it all in the homework then?

Lee

2012

European Review of Applied Psychology

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The aim of the present meta-analysis was to determine whether there are any differences between eye movement desensitisation and reprocessing (EMDR) and trauma-focused cognitive behaviour therapy (TFCBT) for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) with respect to efficacy and efficiency. We performed a comprehensive literature search using several electronic search engines as well as manual searches of other review papers. Eight original studies involving 227 participants were identified in this manner. The results showed no difference between EMDR or TFCBT on measures of PTSD. However, there was a significant advantage for EMDR over TFCBT in reducing depression (Hedge's g= .63). The analysis also indicated a difference in the prescribed homework between the treatments.Meta-regression analyses were conducted to examine the relationship between hours of homework and gains in depression and PTSD symptoms. Conclusions were confounded by differences between the treatments. These findings are discussed in terms of efficacy and cost-effectiveness. Conflict of interest:The second author receives payments for CBT and EMDR trainings.

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Cognitive behaviour therapy versus eye movement desensitization and reprocessing for post-traumatic disorder – is it all in the homework then?

Lee

2012

European Review of Applied Psychology

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“…Fortunately, effective treatment methods are available with trauma-focused cognitive behavioural therapy (TFCBT) and eye movement desensitisation and reprocessing (EMDR) having the strongest empirical support (Bisson et al, 2007;Rodenburg, Benjamin, de Roos, Meijer, & Stams, 2009). …”

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Do persons with intellectual disability and limited verbal capacities respond to trauma treatment?

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Seubert

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Journal of Intellectual & Developmental Disability

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“…Any treatment effect observed could also be due to general contact aspects of a psychosocial intervention. However, it has repeatedly been shown that EMDR is as effective as TF-CBT or even more effective (De Roos et al, 2011, 2017; Diehle et al, 2014; Rodenburg et al, 2009). It is also possible that some of the participants in the care-as-usual group will nonetheless search psychological treatment during the assessment period.…”

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“…A meta-analysis has shown that the effect size (Cohen’s d ) of EMDR on PTSD symptoms in children is 0.67 versus a waiting list control group, 0.65 versus care-as-usual and 0.25 versus CBT (Rodenburg et al, 2009). This meta-analysis studied the efficacy of EMDR in children aged 4–18 years with PTSS after single and multiple heterogeneous trauma’s.…”

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“…However, research examining the benefit of EMDR in children is scarce. Two recent meta-analysis of small studies (mostly RCTs) demonstrated that EMDR had positive results in children with PTSS and PTSD (Moreno-Alcázar et al, 2017; Rodenburg, Benjamin, De Roos, Meijer, & Stams, 2009). However, the studies in these meta-analyses had mostly small sample sizes ( N = 14–67) and covered diverse traumas varying from natural disasters to interpersonal trauma.…”

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Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) in children and adolescents with subthreshold PTSD after medically related trauma: design of a randomized controlled trial

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Beynum

Aendekerk

et al. 2018

European Journal of Psychotraumatology

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Background: Three in every 10 children and adolescents admitted to a hospital or undergoing medical treatment develop subthreshold symptoms of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). When untreated, subthreshold PTSD can have a serious impact on psychosocial functioning, quality of life and long-term psychopathology. However, research investigating subthreshold PTSD and its treatment following paediatric medical interventions and/or hospitalization is scarce. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a fast and non-invasive psychosocial treatment for posttraumatic stress complaints. However, the effectiveness of EMDR in paediatric patients with subthreshold PTSD has not previously been systematically investigated.Objective: Describing the design of a randomized controlled trial (RCT) set up to evaluate the effectiveness of EMDR in children with subthreshold PTSD after hospitalization.Method: Children aged 4–15 years who have undergone a one-time (trauma type I) or repeated (trauma type II) hospitalization up to five years ago will be included. Participating children will be first screened with a standardized questionnaire for PTSD-symptoms. Subsequently, children with subthreshold PTSD will be randomly assigned to (1) approximately six sessions of standardized EMDR or (2) care as usual (CAU). Children with full diagnostic PTSD do not participate in the RCT, but are referred for direct treatment. Follow-up measurements will take place after eight weeks and eight months.Discussion: Considering the scarce evidence for the effectiveness of EMDR in children with medically related trauma, clinicans, researchers and children treated in hospitals can benefit from this study. Potential strengths and limitations of this study are discussed.Trial Registration: Netherlands Trial Register NTR5801

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Efficacy of EMDR in children: A meta-analysis

Cited by 208 publications

References 54 publications

Cognitive behaviour therapy versus eye movement desensitization and reprocessing for post-traumatic disorder – is it all in the homework then?

Cognitive behaviour therapy versus eye movement desensitization and reprocessing for post-traumatic disorder – is it all in the homework then?

Do persons with intellectual disability and limited verbal capacities respond to trauma treatment?

Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) in children and adolescents with subthreshold PTSD after medically related trauma: design of a randomized controlled trial

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