Journal of the American Psychiatric Nurses Association
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J Am Psychiatr Nurses Assoc · May 2016
Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing as Treatment for Chronic Pain Syndromes: A Literature Review.
Chronic pain is public health problem in the United States, costing upwards of $560 to $635 billion annually. Guidelines consistently recommend psychological treatment for chronic pain. Eye movement desensitization reprocessing (EMDR) psychotherapy may provide an alternate approach to treating chronic pain. ⋯ Because most literature reported case studies, the results have limited generalizability. However, for clients who suffer from chronic pain, EMDR is a reasonable treatment alternative.