Addressing mental health need after COVID-19: a systematic review of remote EMDR therapy studies as an emerging option
IntroductionThe COVID-19 pandemic has been associated with a substantial rise in mental health challenges, prompting a need for accessible and effective therapeutic interventions. This review summarizes the evidence on remote Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy delivered in...
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| description | IntroductionThe COVID-19 pandemic has been associated with a substantial rise in mental health challenges, prompting a need for accessible and effective therapeutic interventions. This review summarizes the evidence on remote Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy delivered in response to the increased need.MethodsA systematic review was conducted following the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines. Databases including PsychINFO, EMBASE, MEDLINE, and Web of Science were searched to identify studies assessing the efficacy of EMDR therapy administered online.ResultsSixteen articles meeting the inclusion criteria were selected, involving 1,231 participants across various age groups. Studies covered remote individual and group EMDR sessions and self-administered computerized protocols. Findings indicate promising outcomes in reducing PTSD symptoms, anxiety, and depression.DiscussionThe analysis of the selected studies demonstrates the feasibility and potential efficacy of online EMDR as an accessible therapeutic option for addressing mental health difficulties, particularly during times of limited in-person interaction. However, the studies revealed limitations such as small sample sizes, absence of control groups, and reliance on self-reported measures.Systematic review registration: The present review was registered on “The International Database to Register Your Systematic Reviews” (INPLASY) with the registration number 2023120018 and DOI number 10.37766/inplasy2023.2.0068. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-dbf202ce50124ab1949d2ce8768e0ea02024-01-04T04:49:05ZengFrontiers Media S.A.Frontiers in Psychiatry1664-06402024-01-011410.3389/fpsyt.2023.13365691336569Addressing mental health need after COVID-19: a systematic review of remote EMDR therapy studies as an emerging optionSafa Kemal Kaptan0Safa Kemal Kaptan1Zehra Merve Kaya2Zehra Merve Kaya3Ayşe Akan4Ayşe Akan5Assistant Professor, Department of Psychology, Boğaziçi University, İstanbul, TürkiyeHonorary Fellow of the Institute of Teaching and Learning at the University of Manchester, Manchester, United KingdomVisiting Scholar, Department of Psychology, Boğaziçi University, İstanbul, TürkiyeLicensed Clinical Psychologist, Chicago, State of Illinois, IL, United StatesAssistant Professor, Department of Psychology, Boğaziçi University, İstanbul, TürkiyeRegistered Clinical Psychologist, Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), London, United KingdomIntroductionThe COVID-19 pandemic has been associated with a substantial rise in mental health challenges, prompting a need for accessible and effective therapeutic interventions. This review summarizes the evidence on remote Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy delivered in response to the increased need.MethodsA systematic review was conducted following the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines. Databases including PsychINFO, EMBASE, MEDLINE, and Web of Science were searched to identify studies assessing the efficacy of EMDR therapy administered online.ResultsSixteen articles meeting the inclusion criteria were selected, involving 1,231 participants across various age groups. Studies covered remote individual and group EMDR sessions and self-administered computerized protocols. Findings indicate promising outcomes in reducing PTSD symptoms, anxiety, and depression.DiscussionThe analysis of the selected studies demonstrates the feasibility and potential efficacy of online EMDR as an accessible therapeutic option for addressing mental health difficulties, particularly during times of limited in-person interaction. However, the studies revealed limitations such as small sample sizes, absence of control groups, and reliance on self-reported measures.Systematic review registration: The present review was registered on “The International Database to Register Your Systematic Reviews” (INPLASY) with the registration number 2023120018 and DOI number 10.37766/inplasy2023.2.0068.https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpsyt.2023.1336569/fullEMDR therapyonline therapymental healthonline EMDRremote EMDRself-help |
| spellingShingle | Safa Kemal Kaptan Safa Kemal Kaptan Zehra Merve Kaya Zehra Merve Kaya Ayşe Akan Ayşe Akan Addressing mental health need after COVID-19: a systematic review of remote EMDR therapy studies as an emerging option Frontiers in Psychiatry EMDR therapy online therapy mental health online EMDR remote EMDR self-help |
| title | Addressing mental health need after COVID-19: a systematic review of remote EMDR therapy studies as an emerging option |
| title_full | Addressing mental health need after COVID-19: a systematic review of remote EMDR therapy studies as an emerging option |
| title_fullStr | Addressing mental health need after COVID-19: a systematic review of remote EMDR therapy studies as an emerging option |
| title_full_unstemmed | Addressing mental health need after COVID-19: a systematic review of remote EMDR therapy studies as an emerging option |
| title_short | Addressing mental health need after COVID-19: a systematic review of remote EMDR therapy studies as an emerging option |
| title_sort | addressing mental health need after covid 19 a systematic review of remote emdr therapy studies as an emerging option |
| topic | EMDR therapy online therapy mental health online EMDR remote EMDR self-help |
| url | https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpsyt.2023.1336569/full |
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