Susan McCabe1. 1. University of Wyoming, Laramie, WY, USA. smccabe@direcway.com
Abstract
TOPIC: Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR). PURPOSE: To examine the available evidence base for EMDR treatment in psychiatric nursing practice. SOURCES: Evidenced-based research findings, published case and anecdotal reports, and primary source documents on the development of the treatment method. CONCLUSIONS: EMDR use remains controversial. Although it is safe, little is known regarding the mechanism of action of any therapeutic effect; more rigorous empirical establishment of efficacy is needed.
TOPIC: Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR). PURPOSE: To examine the available evidence base for EMDR treatment in psychiatric nursing practice. SOURCES: Evidenced-based research findings, published case and anecdotal reports, and primary source documents on the development of the treatment method. CONCLUSIONS: EMDR use remains controversial. Although it is safe, little is known regarding the mechanism of action of any therapeutic effect; more rigorous empirical establishment of efficacy is needed.