Group eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) in chronic pain patients.

ABSTRACT: The prevalence of chronic pain is increasing, and conventional pain therapies often have limited efficacy in individuals with high levels of psychological distress and a history of trauma. In this context, the use of Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), an evidence-based psychotherapy approach for the treatment of posttraumatic stress disorder, is becoming increasingly important. EMDR shows promising results, particularly for patients with pain and high levels of emotional distress. Although group therapy is becoming increasingly popular in pain management, EMDR has mainly been studied as an individual treatment. However, a systematic review suggests that group therapy can be an effective tool for improving mental health outcomes, especially when trauma is addressed togeth

SUBMITTER: Vock S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10919217 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature