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Eye movement desensitisation and reprocessing: part 3 – applications in physical health conditions.

Authors :
Udo, Itoro
Javinsky, Tori-Rose
McDaniel, Carol
Source :
BJPsych Advances; Jul2024, Vol. 30 Issue 4, p230-238, 9p
Publication Year :
2024

Abstract

SUMMARY: Eye movement desensitisation and reprocessing (EMDR) is a psychological therapy that addresses trauma, stress and emotional distress. It has been successfully used in the management of various psychiatric disorders. This article shows that it may also be safely used to manage the psychological distress arising from a variety of physical health conditions and in so doing, reduce the illness burden from conditions such as various cancers, traumatic childbirth, tokophobia, pre-eclampsia, myocardial infarction, haemodialysis in end-stage renal disease, and acute postoperative pain. It can be a stand-alone treatment for hyperemesis gravidarum and tinnitus. The article examines the rationale and evidence for its use in these conditions and suggests areas where more research is needed. Adding EMDR therapy to the range of available interventions in general hospitals has the potential to improve the health and well-being of patients in these settings. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
20564678
Volume :
30
Issue :
4
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
BJPsych Advances
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
179792844
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1192/bja.2023.32