EFT research
A narrative systematic review of the effectiveness of Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT)
Dr Liz Boath, Prof Tony Stewart and Angela Carryer have pub- lished a narrative systematic review of EFT.
This narrative systematic review identified and assessed the quality of all published randomised controlled trials (RCTs) of EFT in order to:
• evaluate the effectiveness of EFT in treating a range of psy- chological disorders
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to compare the effectiveness of EFT with other interven- tions used for treating those disorders.
EFT was shown to be effective in treating Post Traumatic Stress Disorder ( PTSD), fibromyalgia, phobias, test anxiety and athletic performance.
Dr Liz Boath
EFT was shown to be superior to diaphragmatic breathing (DB), Progressive Muscular Relaxation (PMR), an inspirational lecture
and a Support Group. Only Eye Movement, Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) was superior to EFT.
Given the methodological limitation of these RCTs, further good quality research on EFT is warrant- ed. For a full copy of this review please go to:
http://www.staffs.ac.uk/faculties/health/research/cpsi/areas_of_focus.jsp
EFT in reducing Presentation Expression Anxiety Syndrome (PEAS) in University students
Dr Liz Boath, Prof Tony Stewart and Angela Carryer from Staffordshire university have published a qualitative and quantitative article on EFT for presentation anxiety in Innovative Practice in Higher Education. The research shows that 15 minutes of EFT led to a significant reduction in SUDS (p=0.002) and on the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HAD; p = 0.048) and the HAD Anxiety Subscale (p=0.037). There was no significant difference in the HAD depression Subscale (p=0.719). Immediately following their presentation, the students were invited to take part in a brief face to face interview to explore their use of and feelings about EFT.
The qualitative data revealed three themes: nerves, novelty and the practical application of EFT.
The results suggest that EFT may be a useful addition to curricula for courses that include oral pres- entations. For a full copy of the article go to:
http://journals.staffs.ac.uk/index.php/ipihe Dr Liz Boath will be presenting at AAMET International’s 2012 conference in Florence, visit
www.aametconferences.com for more details. AAMET LIFE AUTUMN 2012
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