The Efficacy of Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing in Children and Adults Who Have Experienced Complex Childhood Trauma: A Systematic Review of Randomized Controlled Trials

Frontiers in Psychology

Runsen Chen¹ 

关键词: childhood trauma;    EMDR;    systematic review;    PTSD symptoms;    children and adult;    complex trauma;   

DOI  :  10.3389/fpsyg.2018.00534

学科分类：心理学（综合）

来源: Frontiers

【 摘 要 】

Background: Survivors of complex childhood trauma (CT) such as sexual abuse show poorer outcomes compared to single event trauma survivors. A growing number of studies investigate Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) treatment for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), but no systematic reviews have focused on EMDR treatment for CT as an intervention for both adults and children. This study therefore systematically reviewed all randomized controlled trials (RCTs) evaluating the effect of EMDR on PTSD symptoms in adults and children exposed to CT.

【 授权许可】

CC BY