Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing with children and adolescents: A survey of clinical use and perceived efficacy

2011 ◽  
Author(s):  
Leeann Rosckowff ◽  
Marilyn S. Cabay ◽  
Sheryl W. Harrison
Keyword(s):  
Children And Adolescents ◽  
Eye Movement ◽  
Clinical Use ◽  
Perceived Efficacy

scholarly journals Efficacy of eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) therapy for children and adolescents with post-traumatic stress disorder

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-12
Author(s):  
Esra Teke ◽  
Selahattin Avşaroğlu
Keyword(s):  
Children And Adolescents ◽  
Eye Movement ◽  
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder ◽  
Traumatic Stress ◽  
Stress Disorder ◽  
Traumatic Experiences ◽  
Post Traumatic Stress ◽  
Post Traumatic ◽  
Positive Results ◽  
Emdr Therapy

The purpose of the present study is to examine the efficacy of eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) therapy for children and adolescents with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). For this purpose, a framework was determined by using findings of the research and explanations at the conceptual level. PTSD is a mental disorder that is experienced after traumatic events, affects individuals cognitively, emotionally, and behaviorally and threatens the integrity of an individual's life. EMDR therapy is a therapy that imaginatively reveals the past or traumatic experiences of the client through eye movements and other bilateral stimuli (two-way sound or tactile stimulus), facilitates information processing processes. Whereas EMDR was initially an approach developed for adults, it was later used for children and adolescents. The fact that it gives positive results in a short time and these positive results continue in follow-up studies has increased the interest in using EMDR for children and adolescents with PTSD. The use of EMDR for children and adolescents has allowed their problems to be resolved in a timely manner and reduced PTSD symptoms. This situation has drawn attention to the importance of using EMDR in the practice of psychological counselors working in school environments, leading places where they work with children and adolescents, and where the first preventive and interventional studies are carried out. Therefore, it is considered that the use of EMDR will be functional in overcoming these negative life experiences of many students who have been directly or indirectly exposed to traumatic experiences during the COVID-19 epidemic period.

Combining information on nocturnal rapid eye movement sleep latency and atonia to facilitate diagnosis of pediatric narcolepsy type 1

SLEEP ◽  
2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alessandro Silvani ◽  
Stefano Vandi ◽  
Fabio Pizza ◽  
Elena Antelmi ◽  
Raffaele Ferri ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Children And Adolescents ◽  
Eye Movement ◽  
Rem Sleep ◽  
Pediatric Patients ◽  
Sleep Latency ◽  
Diagnostic Delay ◽  
Nonlinear Function ◽  
Identification Accuracy ◽  
Rapid Eye Movement

Abstract Study Objectives The diagnosis of narcolepsy type 1 (NT1) at its onset in children and adolescents is often difficult, with substantial diagnostic delay. We aimed to test and validate the effectiveness of rapid eye movement (REM) sleep latency (REML), the REM sleep atonia index (RAI), and their combination for the automatic identification of pediatric patients with NT1 based on the standard scoring of nocturnal polysomnograms. Methods A retrospective cohort of 71 pediatric patients with NT1 and 42 controls was subdivided in test and validation cohorts. A novel index (COM) was developed as a nonlinear function of REML and RAI. The effectiveness of REML, RAI, and COM in identifying patients with NT1 was assessed with receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curves. Results REML, RAI, and COM significantly identified patients with NT1 both in the test and validation cohorts. Optimal thresholds that maximized identification accuracy were estimated in the test cohort (REML, 49.5 min; RAI, 0.91; COM, 4.57 AU) and validated in the other cohort. COM performed significantly better in identifying patients with NT1 than either REML or RAI, with ROC area under the curve of 94%–100%, sensitivity 85%–96%, and specificity 92%–100%, and with good night-to-night agreement (Cohen’s k = 0.69). Conclusions The analysis of REML, RAI, and particularly their combination in the COM index may help shorten diagnostic delay of NT1 in children and adolescents based on the standard scoring of nocturnal polysomnography.

scholarly journals Pharmacokinetic Variability and Clinical Use of Lacosamide in Children and Adolescents in Denmark and Norway

2019 ◽  
Vol 41 (3) ◽  
pp. 340-347 ◽  
Author(s):  
Margrete Larsen Burns ◽  
Marina Nikanorova ◽  
Arton Baftiu ◽  
Jan Borg Rasmussen ◽  
Svein I. Johannessen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Children And Adolescents ◽  
Clinical Use ◽  
Pharmacokinetic Variability

EMDR With Children and Adolescents After Single-Incident Trauma An Intervention Study

2009 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 2-9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Thomas Hensel
Keyword(s):  
Preschool Children ◽  
Children And Adolescents ◽  
Eye Movement ◽  
Private Practice ◽  
Intervention Study ◽  
School Age Children ◽  
School Age ◽  
Slight Improvement

This study used a naturalistic design to investigate the effectiveness of eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) with children and adolescents who were exposed to single-incident trauma. Participants were 36 children and adolescents ranging in age from 1 year 9 months to 18 years 1 month who were referred consecutively to the author’s private practice. Assessments were conducted at intake, post-waitlist/pretreatment, and at follow up. EMDR treatment resulted in significant improvement (Cohen’s d = 1.87). Follow-ups after 6 months revealed stable, further slight improvement. It was shown that children younger than 4 years of age can be treated using EMDR and that the group of preschool children had the same benefit from the treatment as the school-age children.

scholarly journals Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing for Children and Adolescents With Posttraumatic Stress Disorder: A Systematic Narrative Review

2019 ◽  
Vol 13 (4) ◽  
pp. 270-283 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ian G. Barron ◽  
Caitlin Bourgaize ◽  
Daniela Lempertz ◽  
Colleen Swinden ◽  
Susan Darker-Smith
Keyword(s):  
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder ◽  
Children And Adolescents ◽  
Posttraumatic Stress ◽  
Eye Movement ◽  
Stress Disorder ◽  
Narrative Review ◽  
Ptsd Symptoms ◽  
Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing ◽  
Literature Reviews ◽  
Meta Analyses

There is currently a limited number of studies into the efficacy of eye movement desensitization reprocessing (EMDR) therapy with children and adolescents with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The current study utilizes a systematic narrative review of methodologies and findings of previous literature reviews and meta-analyses as well as analyzing randomized control trials (RCTs) conducted from 2002 to 2018. Following initial scoping of the extent of studies, two systematic literature searches were conducted, firstly for literature reviews and secondly for recent RCTs. Nine databases were utilized. Eight reviews and seven RCTs were identified and analyzed for quality of methodology and outcome as measured by impact on PTSD symptoms. EMDR was found to be efficacious in reducing children's PTSD symptoms compared to waitlist conditions, with similar outcomes to cognitive behavior therapy (CBT). EMDR was effective with both single-event trauma as well as cumulative trauma such as sexual abuse. EMDR was equally effective with girls and boys as well as children from different cultures. EMDR achieved medium to large effect sizes. Reductions in PTSD were maintained at 2-, 3-, 6-, and 12-month follow-up. In conclusion, EMDR was consistently found to be an efficacious treatment for children with PTSD. Recommendations are made for future practice and research.

scholarly journals Rapid Eye Movement Sleep in Relation to Overweight in Children and Adolescents

2008 ◽  
Vol 65 (8) ◽  
pp. 924 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xianchen Liu ◽  
Erika E. Forbes ◽  
Neal D. Ryan ◽  
Dana Rofey ◽  
Tamara S. Hannon ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Children And Adolescents ◽  
Eye Movement ◽  
Rapid Eye Movement ◽  
Rapid Eye Movement Sleep
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