An Assessment of the Flash Version of Eye Movement Desensitization And Reprocessing (EMDR) In Memory Distress: Double-Blinded Randomized Controlled Trial

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dc.contributor.advisorRitvo, Paul G.
dc.contributor.authorBabaei, Nazanin
dc.date.accessioned2023-12-08T14:34:08Z
dc.date.available2023-12-08T14:34:08Z
dc.date.issued2023-12-08
dc.date.updated2023-12-08T14:34:08Z
dc.degree.disciplineKinesiology & Health Science
dc.degree.levelMaster's
dc.degree.nameMSc - Master of Science
dc.description.abstractEye Movement and Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR) is an exposure-based psychological PTSD treatment. Although proven effective, exposure-based therapies can evoke emotional arousal, resulting in treatment dropout. Flash Technique (FT), a modification of EMDR, emphasizes indirect exposure to distressing memories by focusing on a Positive Engaging Focus (PEF). This randomized controlled trial compared FT and EMDR efficacy delivered via online videos in reducing PTSD-related symptoms, depression, and anxiety. 90 participants were randomly allocated to the experimental (FT) or control group (EMDR). The primary outcome measure was self-reported PTSD symptoms. Anxiety and depression symptoms were secondary measurements. Linear mixed model analysis did not reveal a significant between groups difference in reducing PTSD and depression symptoms at 1-month follow-up. A significant between-group difference was observed for state anxiety levels post-intervention. Findings suggest that FT is more effective in reducing state anxiety. Both online FT and EMDR videos have the potential to reduce PTSD symptoms.
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/10315/41679
dc.languageen
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dc.subjectKinesiology
dc.subjectClinical psychology
dc.subject.keywordsEye movement desensitization and reprocessing
dc.subject.keywordsPost traumatic stress disorder
dc.titleAn Assessment of the Flash Version of Eye Movement Desensitization And Reprocessing (EMDR) In Memory Distress: Double-Blinded Randomized Controlled Trial
dc.typeElectronic Thesis or Dissertation

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