Clinician and Patient Experience of Internet-Mediated Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing Therapy.

ABSTRACT: Many eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) therapists moved their practice online during COVID-19. We conducted surveys and interviews to understand the implementation and acceptability of online EMDR therapy. From 17 June to 2nd August 2021 an online survey was open to EMDR therapists from the EMDR Association UK & Ireland and EMDR International Association email lists, and, through them, their clients. Questions related to determinants of implementation (for therapists) and acceptability (for clients) of online EMDR. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with a sample of therapist respondents to provide a deeper understanding of survey responses. Survey responses were received from therapists (n = 562) from five continents, and their clients (n = 148). 88% of clients r

SUBMITTER: Bursnall M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8812350 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature