Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) for the treatment of psychosis: a systematic review.

ABSTRACT: Background: Psychosis is a public health concern. There is increasing evidence suggesting trauma can play a pivotal role in the development and maintenance of psychosis. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is an effective treatment for trauma and could be a vital addition to the treatment of psychosis. Objective: To explore the evidence for EMDR as a treatment for psychosis, focussing on the safety, effectiveness and acceptability of this intervention for this population. Methods: Four databases (Cochrane, EMBASE, MEDLINE PsychINFO), and the Francine Shapiro Library were systematically searched, along with grey literature and reference lists of relevant papers. No date limits were applied as this is an area of emerging evidence. Studies were screened f

SUBMITTER: Adams R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7144286 | biostudies-literature | 2020

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature