| Scientific resistance to research, training and utilization of eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) therapy in treating post-war disorders. | |
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PMID: 18950925 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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In this study, Barber's [(1961). Resistance by scientists to scientific discovery. Science, 134, 596-602] analysis of scientists' resistance to discoveries is examined in relation to an 18-year controversy between the dominant cognitive-behavioral paradigm or zeitgeist and its chief rival - eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) in treating trauma-related disorders. Reasons for persistent opposition to training, utilization and research into an identified 'evidence-based treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder' (EBT-PTSD) within US military and veterans' agencies closely parallels Barber's description of resistance based upon socio-cultural factors and scientific bias versus genuine scientific skepticism. The implications of sustained resistance to EMDR for combat veterans and other trauma sufferers are discussed. A unified or super-ordinate goal is offered to reverse negative trends impacting current and future mental healthcare of military personnel, veterans and other trauma survivors, and to bridge the scientific impasse. |
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Authors:
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Mark C Russell |
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Type: Journal Article Date: 2008-10-22 |
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Title: Social science & medicine (1982) Volume: 67 ISSN: 0277-9536 ISO Abbreviation: Soc Sci Med Publication Date: 2008 Dec |
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Created Date: 2008-11-05 Completed Date: 2009-02-12 Revised Date: - |
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Nlm Unique ID: 8303205 Medline TA: Soc Sci Med Country: England |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 1737-46 Citation Subset: IM |
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Psychology, U.S. Naval Hospital Yokosuka, Japan. mark.russell2@med.navy.mil |
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Attitude of Health Personnel* Desensitization, Psychologic* Diffusion of Innovation Evidence-Based Medicine Eye Movements Humans Psychology, Applied* Social Change Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic / therapy* Therapies, Investigational / psychology* United States Veterans |
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