Eye movement desensitization reprocessing as treatment for chronic pain syndromes : a literature review / Angela J. Tefft, Irma O. Jordan
Series: Journal of the American Psychiatric Nurses Association. 22 : 3, page 192-214 Publication details: May/June 2016Content type:- txt
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Chronic pain is public health problem in the United States, costing upwards of $560 to $635 billion annually. Guidelines consistently recommend psychological treatment for chronic pain. Eye movement desensitization reprocessing (EMDR) psychotherapy may provide an alternate approach to treating chronic pain. Objective: Review of literature to evaluate the effectiveness of EMDR in the treatment of chronic pain. Method: A literature search of seven databases was conducted to find relevant studies addressing the use of EMDR for chronic pain. Results: Most studies reported improvement in pain and psychological indices with EMDR. Conclusions: Because most literature reported case studies, the results have limited generalizability. However, for clients who suffer from chronic pain, EMDR is a reasonable treatment alternative.
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