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| Τίτλος: |
Feasibility of Intensive Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy for Adults with Mild Intellectual Disability or Borderline Intellectual Functioning and Posttraumatic Stress Disorder in a Tertiary Mental Health Care Setting: A Nonconcurrent Single-Case Design Study |
| Συγγραφείς: |
Bierman, Toon1 (AUTHOR) awj.bierman@ggzoostbrabant.nl, Versluis, Anne2,3 (AUTHOR), Korzilius, Hubert4 (AUTHOR), Didden, Robert1,3,5 (AUTHOR) |
| Πηγή: |
Journal of Mental Health Research in Intellectual Disabilities. Oct-Dec2026, Vol. 19 Issue 4, p332-351. 20p. |
| Θεματικοί όροι: |
*EMDR (Eye-movement desensitization & reprocessing), *Post-traumatic stress disorder, *Feasibility studies, *Safety, *Trauma therapy, *Tertiary care, *Intellectual disabilities |
| Περίληψη: |
Introduction: Adults with mild intellectual disability (MID; IQ 50–70) or borderline intellectual functioning (BIF; IQ 70–85) are at elevated risk for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Evidence for intensive trauma-focused treatment in this group is scarce, whereas studies in people without intellectual disabilities suggest that intensive formats improve treatment efficiency and reduce drop-out. This study examined the feasibility, potential effectiveness, and safety of intensive Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) for adults with MID-BIF, PTSD, and complex comorbidities in tertiary mental health care. Methods: A nonconcurrent single-case A – B – A design was applied. Six adults received up to 16 EMDR sessions across four weeks, delivered by rotating therapists during a brief inpatient admission including an activation program. PTSD symptoms, diagnosis, and adverse events were assessed. Results: Five participants showed significant PTSD symptom reduction; three no longer met diagnostic criteria. All completed treatment without drop-out or adverse events. Conclusion: Intensive EMDR appears feasible, safe, and potentially effective for adults with MID-BIF and PTSD in tertiary care. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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