Summary: The study involved five elderly patients with confirmed COVID-19 who received daily EFT sessions combining acupressure, affirmations and exposure techniques, in addition to standard care. After a 30-day follow-up, patients showed substantial improvements in clinical symptoms, frailty status and systemic inflammation, with an average reduction of 85% in IL-6 levels.
Patients also demonstrated enhanced emotional well-being and adherence to EFT through digital guidance. The findings suggest EFT may be a useful adjunct therapy in elderly COVID-19 patients, warranting further controlled trials to evaluate its broader applicability in geriatric care.
Citation and Link: Kemala Sari N, Burhan E, Isbaniah F, Yennita D and Stepvia S (2025) Emotional freedom techniques for elderly patients with COVID-19: a case series on clinical recovery, frailty, and inflammatory biomarkers. Front. Psychol. 16:1627592. doi: 10.3389/fpsyg.2025.1627592