Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing in Young Children (Ages 4–8) with Posttraumatic Stress Disorder: A Multiple-Baseline Evaluation

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作者：
Eline Olivier
Carlijn de Roos
Anika Bexkens
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[1] GGZ Delfland,Academic Centre for Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Levvel
[2] Amsterdam University Medical Centre (Location AMC),Department of Psychology
[3] Leiden University,undefined
[4] Psymens,undefined
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Child Psychiatry & Human Development | 2022年 / 53卷
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Posttraumatic stress disorder; Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing; Young children; Multiple baseline experimental design;
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To reduce the acute and long-term effects of trauma, early and effective treatment is necessary. Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) therapy is a brief treatment for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), with a substantial evidence base for children and adolescents aged 8 to 18 years. In the present study we aimed to provide preliminary evidence of EMDR as a trauma treatment for young children. We studied 9 children, aged 4 to 8 years old with a DSM-5 diagnosis of PTSD. A non-concurrent multiple baseline experimental design was used combined with standardized measures. Participants received six 1-h sessions of EMDR. Results post-treatment showed that EMDR was effective in reaching diagnostic remission of PTSD (85.7%), and decreasing severity of PTSD symptoms and emotional and behavioral problems. All gains were maintained at follow-up 3 months after treatment. EMDR appears an effective treatment for PTSD in young children aged 4 to 8 years. Further research is warranted.
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