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Randomized Controlled Trial: Self-Care Traumatic Episode Protocol, Computerized EMDR Treatment of COVID-19-Related Stress

Judy Moench; Olivia Billsten · Journal of EMDR Practice and Research · 2021 · Randomized controlled trial

Original publication

Attributed extracts from the research record

“The randomized controlled trial (RCT) indicated that STEP may be effective in increasing general self-efficacy and reducing symptoms of depression, anxiety, and stress among Mental Health clinicians in the context of COVID-19.”

Recorded limitations

STEP tested 34 mental-health clinicians using a recorded session with worksheets, clinical screening and access to support. This population and protocol differ from general unguided entertainment use.

Evidence and provenance

Chapter Trust Factor uses a minimum of three distinct qualifying studies. Publication records retain their own evidence and assessment.

Study design and assessment
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Randomized controlled trial
assessment
category
peer-reviewed
peer Reviewed
true
basis
Publication identity and reported study design checked. Outcome blinding is not established in the material reviewed; no single- or double-blind RCT classification is assigned.
sources

https://doi.org/10.1891/emdr-d-20-00047

reviewed At
2026-10-23
trust Factor
score
2
scope
Paper
status
assessed
randomized Controlled Trial
true
blinding
not-confirmed
peer Reviewed
true
basis
Publication identity and reported study design checked. Outcome blinding is not established in the material reviewed; no single- or double-blind RCT classification is assigned.
sources

https://doi.org/10.1891/emdr-d-20-00047

review Scope
Existing publication-specific assessments and bibliographic indexing; no blanket full-text appraisal.
assessed At
2026-10-27
jadad
status
unassessed
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Not recorded
evidence
Not recorded
Topics and recorded topic scores
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    title
    EMDR-derived self-help interventions
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    1
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10.1891/emdr-d-20-00047
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Crossref
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2026-10-23
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10
Complete approved library record
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doi-37bd65a31f48ce93
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doi:10.1891/emdr-d-20-00047
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None recorded
title
Randomized Controlled Trial: Self-Care Traumatic Episode Protocol, Computerized EMDR Treatment of COVID-19-Related Stress
journal
Journal of EMDR Practice and Research
neurotransmitters
None recorded
year
2021
authors
Judy Moench; Olivia Billsten
design
Randomized controlled trial
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Journal article
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doi
10.1891/emdr-d-20-00047
pmid
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urls

https://doi.org/10.1891/emdr-d-20-00047

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Clinical & self-report

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None recorded
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1
quotes

“The randomized controlled trial (RCT) indicated that STEP may be effective in increasing general self-efficacy and reducing symptoms of depression, anxiety, and stress among Mental Health clinicians in the context of COVID-19.”

summary
limitation
STEP tested 34 mental-health clinicians using a recorded session with worksheets, clinical screening and access to support. This population and protocol differ from general unguided entertainment use.
citation Count
10
citation Snapshot
count
12
source
Crossref
retrieved At
2026-10-23
study Design Assessment
category
peer-reviewed
peer Reviewed
true
basis
Publication identity and reported study design checked. Outcome blinding is not established in the material reviewed; no single- or double-blind RCT classification is assigned.
sources

https://doi.org/10.1891/emdr-d-20-00047

reviewed At
2026-10-23
paper Trust Assessment
score
2
scope
Paper
status
assessed
randomized Controlled Trial
true
blinding
not-confirmed
peer Reviewed
true
basis
Publication identity and reported study design checked. Outcome blinding is not established in the material reviewed; no single- or double-blind RCT classification is assigned.
sources

https://doi.org/10.1891/emdr-d-20-00047

review Scope
Existing publication-specific assessments and bibliographic indexing; no blanket full-text appraisal.
assessed At
2026-10-27
citations By Collection
vision
10
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chapter Entries
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    Randomized Controlled Trial: Self-Care Traumatic Episode Protocol, Computerized EMDR Treatment of COVID-19-Related Stress
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    Journal of EMDR Practice and Research
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    2021
    authors
    Judy Moench; Olivia Billsten
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    Randomized controlled trial
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    https://doi.org/10.1891/emdr-d-20-00047

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    10.1891/emdr-d-20-00047
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    Publication identity and reported study design checked. Outcome blinding is not established in the material reviewed; no single- or double-blind RCT classification is assigned.
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    2026-10-23
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        “The randomized controlled trial (RCT) indicated that STEP may be effective in increasing general self-efficacy and reducing symptoms of depression, anxiety, and stress among Mental Health clinicians in the context of COVID-19.”
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        false
    source Pages

    15

    limitation
    STEP tested 34 mental-health clinicians using a recorded session with worksheets, clinical screening and access to support. This population and protocol differ from general unguided entertainment use.
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    sources

    https://doi.org/10.1891/emdr-d-20-00047

    review Scope
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    2026-10-27
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jadad
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condition Evidence
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      Randomized Controlled Trial: Self-Care Traumatic Episode Protocol, Computerized EMDR Treatment of COVID-19-Related Stress
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      Randomized Controlled Trial: Self-Care Traumatic Episode Protocol, Computerized EMDR Treatment of COVID-19-Related Stress
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topic Trust Scores

1

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