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'A challenging but rewarding journey': qualitative study of participants' experiences of EMDR for functional neurological disorder within the MODIFI trial.
| Τίτλος: | 'A challenging but rewarding journey': qualitative study of participants' experiences of EMDR for functional neurological disorder within the MODIFI trial. |
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| Συγγραφείς: | Cope SR; Clinical Research Unit, South West London and St George's Mental Health NHS Trust, London, UK., James B; Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, Leatherhead, UK., Vanzan S; Clinical Research Unit, South West London and St George's Mental Health NHS Trust, London, UK., Smith JG; Population Health Research Institute, City St George's, University of London, London, UK., El-Leithy S; Traumatic Stress Service, South West London and St George's Mental Health NHS Trust, London, UK., Edwards MJ; Department of Basic and Clinical Neuroscience, Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience, King's College London, London, UK., Hogwood P; Independent Researcher, UK., Turner KJ; Independent Researcher, UK., Golder D; Independent Researcher, UK., Billings J; Division of Psychiatry, University College London, London, UK. |
| Πηγή: | BJPsych open [BJPsych Open] 2026 Aug 28; Vol. 12 (5), pp. e220. Date of Electronic Publication: 2026 Aug 28. |
| Τύπος έκδοσης: | Journal Article |
| Γλώσσα: | English |
| Στοιχεία περιοδικού: | Publisher: Cambridge University Press Country of Publication: England NLM ID: 101667931 Publication Model: Electronic Cited Medium: Print ISSN: 2056-4724 (Print) Linking ISSN: 20564724 NLM ISO Abbreviation: BJPsych Open Subsets: PubMed not MEDLINE |
| Imprint Name(s): | Publication: 2019- : [Cambridge] : Cambridge University Press Original Publication: London : Royal College of Psychiatrists, [2015]- |
| Περίληψη: | Background: Functional neurological disorder (FND) is a common neurological presentation and can be associated with high disability, high healthcare costs and difficulty accessing treatment. Effective treatments are still being established. A feasibility study evaluating eye movement desensitisation and reprocessing (EMDR) therapy as a treatment for FND (MODIFI) demonstrated positive outcomes. The experiences of EMDR for people with FND have not been previously reported. Aims: We aimed to explore the experiences of participants who had completed EMDR therapy in the MODIFI trial. Method: Participants who completed EMDR therapy in MODIFI were invited to take part in semi-structured interviews on completion of the trial. Eleven participants consented to take part and were interviewed. Interviews were analysed with reflexive thematic analysis. Results: Analysis was organised into four main domains: (a) expectations before the trial; (b) preparedness for EMDR; (c) mysterious but unique journey and (d) it was hard, but worth it - 'a rewarding challenge'. Within these domains, we identified ten themes. Conclusions: Participants reported limited understanding of why or how EMDR might be helpful, but were still motivated to take part. Participants expressed that they had felt anxious about focusing on memories of past experiences. However, they described feeling safe and in control in the therapy, despite it being difficult at times. Overall, participants reported positive effects, and that perceived costs were worthwhile. These results add further support that a full-scale trial evaluating FND-focused EMDR is justified. |
| Contributed Indexing: | Keywords: Functional neurological disorder; eye movement desensitisation and reprocessing therapy; functional motor disorder; functional seizures; psychological therapy |
| Entry Date(s): | Date Created: 20260827 Date Completed: 20260828 Latest Revision: 20260827 |
| Update Code: | 20260828 |
| DOI: | 10.1192/bjo.2026.12060 |
| PMID: | 42661139 |
| Βάση Δεδομένων: | MEDLINE |
| ISSN: | 2056-4724 |
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| DOI: | 10.1192/bjo.2026.12060 |