Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) in children and adolescents with subthreshold PTSD after medically related trauma: design of a randomized controlled trial

Background: Three in every 10 children and adolescents admitted to a hospital or undergoing medical treatment develop subthreshold symptoms of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). When untreated, subthreshold PTSD can have a serious impact on psychosocial functioning, quality of life and long-term...

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Main Authors: Maya G. Meentken, Ingrid M. van Beynum, Elisabeth W. C. Aendekerk, Jeroen S. Legerstee, Hanan El Marroun, Jan van der Ende, Ramón J. L. Lindauer, Manon H. J. Hillegers, Henriette A. Moll, Wim A. Helbing, Elisabeth M. W. J. Utens
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2018-01-01
Series:European Journal of Psychotraumatology
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RCT
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/20008198.2018.1536287