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

<p>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 ps...

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Main Authors: Vock, Stephanie (Author) , Delker, Anna (Author) , Rinderknecht, Janna (Author) , Engel, Felicitas (Author) , Wieland, Sebastian (Author) , Beiner, Eva (Author) , Friederich, Hans-Christoph (Author) , Jarero, Ignacio Nacho (Author) , Seidler, Günter H. (Author) , Tesarz, Jonas (Author)
Format: Article (Journal)
Language:English
Published: 22 February 2024
In: Frontiers in psychology
Year: 2024, Volume: 15, Pages: 1-11
ISSN:1664-1078
DOI:10.3389/fpsyg.2024.1264807
Online Access:Verlag, kostenfrei, Volltext: https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2024.1264807
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Author Notes:Stephanie Vock, Anna Delker, Janna Rinderknecht, Felicitas Engel, Sebastian Wieland, Eva Beiner, Hans-Christoph Friederich, Ignacio Nacho Jarero, Günter H. Seidler and Jonas Tesarz
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Summary:<p>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 together. Based on these findings, an outpatient EMDR group program was developed for patients with chronic pain. The program consists of a total of four treatment days with 5-5.5 h therapy sessions each day and provides patients with a supportive environment in which they can learn effective pain management strategies and interact with other patients with similar experiences. Initial pilot evaluations indicate high efficacy and adequate safety for patients with chronic pain.</p>
Item Description:Gesehen am 22.05.2024
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ISSN:1664-1078
DOI:10.3389/fpsyg.2024.1264807

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