The efficacy of eye movement desensitization and reprocessing for post-traumatic stress disorder and depression among Syrian refugees: results of a randomized controlled trial.
Acarturk C, Konuk E, Cetinkaya M, Senay I, Sijbrandij M, Gulen B, Cuijpers P. · Psychological medicine · 2016 · Randomized controlled trial · single-blind (assessor)
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“EMDR may be effective in reducing PTSD and depression symptoms among Syrian refugees with PTSD located in a refugee camp”
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Chapter Trust Factor uses a minimum of three distinct qualifying studies. Publication records retain their own evidence and assessment.
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- The primary report identifies a single-blind randomized trial comparing EMDR and waitlist in Syrian refugees.
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https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27353367/ · https://doi.org/10.1017/s0033291716001070
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- 2026-10-23
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- 2
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- The primary report identifies a single-blind randomized trial comparing EMDR and waitlist in Syrian refugees.
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https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27353367/ · https://doi.org/10.1017/s0033291716001070
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“EMDR may be effective in reducing PTSD and depression symptoms among Syrian refugees with PTSD located in a refugee camp”
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https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27353367/ · https://doi.org/10.1017/s0033291716001070
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https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27353367/ · https://doi.org/10.1017/s0033291716001070
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