J Nerv Ment Dis May 2016 PMID 26894319

Emotional Freedom Techniques for Anxiety: A Systematic Review With Meta-analysis.

Morgan Clond

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Discussions highlight key findings such as the significant effect size of 1.23 for EFT compared to control treatments, with terms like 'meta-analysis' and 'systematic review' emphasizing the scientific rigor. Words like 'research spotlight' and 'effectiveness' suggest curiosity and recognition of potential practical impact, though some mentions about a need for further research hint at cautious optimism rather than strong endorsement.

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The systematic review analyzed 14 randomized controlled trials involving 658 participants to assess the effectiveness of Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) in reducing anxiety, finding a significant improvement with an effect size of 1.23 for the EFT group.
EFT combines exposure, cognitive therapies, and acupressure, and showed a meaningful decrease in anxiety scores compared to control treatments, which had a smaller effect size of 0.41.
However, there is limited data comparing EFT to standard treatments like cognitive-behavioral therapy, indicating the need for more research to determine how EFT stacks up against established anxiety treatments.]

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Research Spotlight What are the EFT Tapping Meta Analyses? with Dr Peta ... https://t.co/iN3dhlfTDe via @YouTube

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