Exploratory Evidence

This study aimed to extend previous research on the dynamics between chronic pain, adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), and post-traumatic stress symptoms (PTSS). The results suggest that socioeconomic status (SES) is associated with pain intensity and interference, although the mediation exploration of PTSS was not viable.

The research aimed to recognize the Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) effect on the stress reduction of diabetes mellitus patients. The study concluded that there was a significant EFT effect on stress reduction in patients with diabetes mellitus.

This study explored urban adolescents' sleep experiences and perceptions of mind-body integrative health (MBIH) techniques to inform the development of a combined sleep and MBIH intervention. The findings highlight the need for adolescent-informed interventions offering sleep improvement strategies and the potential of MBIH techniques to address sleep barriers.

This science paper describes the development of a manual for disaster medical support using Korean medicine (KM) to provide prompt, effective, and long-term support for disaster survivors. The manual includes KM treatment protocols for psychological and physical symptoms, such as ear acupuncture, herbal medicine, breathing relaxation, stabilization techniques, emotional freedom technique, and self-care methods.

This quasi-experimental study investigated the effect of Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) on sleep quality, sleepiness, and quality of life of older adults. The results showed that EFT was effective in improving sleep quality, sleepiness, and quality of life among the participants.

Racial and ethnic minority adolescents living in urban settings experience sleep disparities. Guided by principles of participatory design and inclusion, the team developed a novel intervention combining sleep hygiene education with mind-body integrative health practices to improve sleep quality among adolescents in New York City.

This quasi-experimental study in Tabriz, Iran, compared the effectiveness of EMDR, EFT, and CBT in treating PTSD among 48 female COVID-19 survivors, revealing that all three therapies significantly reduced PTSD symptoms. Notably, EMDR was more effective than CBT and EFT, showing the greatest reduction in post-test PTSD scores.

This pre-experimental study with a one-group pre-post-test design found that Spiritual Emotional Freedom Technique (SEFT) significantly reduced anxiety in maternity mothers during active phase I labor, with average anxiety scores decreasing from 24.44 to 19.06. The study suggests that SEFT can be an effective therapy for reducing maternal anxiety during labor.

The vague or controversial use of the term energy in the clinical subdiscipline known as “energy psychology” has been an obstacle to the field’s acceptance. This paper discusses five forms of energy and explores the role of each in energy psychology treatments, including Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT).

This study aims to examine the effect of EFT on self-esteem among nurses. The results showed that EFT was effective in increasing self-esteem.

This clinical trial investigated the effect of an Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) intervention on brain activation in chronic pain sufferers using functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI). The findings support the effects of the EFT intervention in reducing chronic pain and its impacts.

This quasi-experimental study investigates the effectiveness of EFT in improving the psychological reactions of postpartum women who have had COVID-19, comparing the outcomes between an intervention group that receives EFT treatment and a control group. The results suggest that EFT has a positive impact on reducing anxiety, depression, and stress in postpartum women who have survived COVID-19, and the authors recommend that healthcare professionals consider using EFT as a non-pharmacological alternative in treating these women.

Psychologists have debated the wisdom of recovering traumatic memories in therapy that were previously unknown to the client, with some concerns over accuracy and memory distortions. The current study surveyed a sample of 576 undergraduates in the south of the United States, revealing that 8% of those who attended therapy reported recovered memories of abuse. EFT was a methodology used.

This study aimed to examine the clinical effectiveness of emotional freedom techniques (EFT) on the mental health of Korean medical students. The results showed significant reductions in test stress, negative affect, and anxiety among the students after the intervention.

This study compared the effects of Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) on sleep quality and happiness in women who underwent breast cancer surgery, with participants from both military and nonmilitary families. Results showed significant improvements in both sleep quality and happiness in the intervention groups, suggesting EFT as an effective technique for enhancing the well-being of cancer patients, regardless of their family background.