The Effectiveness of Emotional Freedom Techniques for Depressive Symptoms: A Meta-Analysis.

ABSTRACT: Background: Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) have gained attention as a potential therapy for reducing depressive symptoms. However, the evidence remains inconsistent. This meta-analysis aims to assess the overall efficacy of EFT in treating depressive symptoms and explore moderators influencing its effectiveness. Methods: A meta-analysis of 18 randomized controlled trials (RCTs) was conducted, with depressive symptom reduction as the primary outcome. Meta-regression explored moderators such as the EFT format, duration, age, and depression severity. Results: The analysis showed a significant overall effect size of 1.268 for EFT in reducing depressive symptoms. A moderator analysis revealed that group-based EFT interventions were more effective than individual ones, a

SUBMITTER: Seok JW 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11547174 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature