Journal article
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing: An Analysis of Specific versus Nonspecific Treatment Factors
Journal of anxiety disorders, v 13(1), pp 185-207
1999
PMID: 10225508
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Abstract
Incremental validity and incremental efficacy have become important issues in the evaluation of psychological assessment and intervention procedures. Incremental validity in assessment is that shown by novel measures over and above established ones. Incremental efficacy is that shown by novel treatments over and above nonspecific and established treatment effects. In this paper, we critically examine the question of whether Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) possesses efficacy above and beyond nonspecific treatment effects and components that are shared with well-established interventions. A review of recently published efficacy studies reveals that (a) the effects of EMDR are largely limited to verbal report indices, (b) eye movements and other movements appear to be unnecessary, and (c) reported effects are consistent with nonspecific treatment features. Examination of individual studies shows that control procedures for nonspecific features have been minimal. We analyze EMDR for nonspecific treatment features and suggest experimental controls to examine the incremental efficacy of EMDR.
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- Title
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing: An Analysis of Specific versus Nonspecific Treatment Factors
- Creators
- Jeffrey M Lohr - University of Arkansas at FayettevilleScott O Lilienfeld - Emory UniversityDavid F Tolin - Allegheny University of the Health SciencesJames D Herbert - Allegheny University of the Health Sciences
- Publication Details
- Journal of anxiety disorders, v 13(1), pp 185-207
- Publisher
- Elsevier
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Language
- English
- Academic Unit
- [Retired Faculty]
- Web of Science ID
- WOS:000079383700011
- Scopus ID
- 2-s2.0-0032958549
- Other Identifier
- 991019168553904721
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- Domestic collaboration
- Web of Science research areas
- Psychiatry
- Psychology, Clinical