Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing
"Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing" is a descriptor in the National Library of Medicine's controlled vocabulary thesaurus,
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A technique that induces the processing of disturbing memories and experiences, by stimulating neural mechanisms that are similar to those activated during REM sleep. The technique consists of eye movements following side-to-side movements of the index and middle fingers, or the alternate tapping of the hands on the knees. This procedure triggers the processing of information, thus facilitating the connection of neural networks.
| Descriptor ID |
D057169
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| MeSH Number(s) |
F04.754.137.506.162
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Below are the most recent publications written about "Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing" by people in Profiles.
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Brownlow JA, Harb GC, Ross RJ. Treatment of Sleep Disturbances in Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder: A Review of the Literature. Curr Psychiatry Rep. 2015 Jun; 17(6):41.