Akbari, M

This quasi-experimental study investigates the impact of Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) on anxiety and caregiver burden among family caregivers of patients with heart failure (HF). Results show that six EFT training sessions significantly reduced anxiety and caregiver burden in the intervention group compared to the control group. The study highlights EFT as a cost-effective and accessible method for alleviating psychological stress in caregivers, with nurses recommended to adopt it in clinical practice.

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.