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Review Article

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) treatment in the medical setting: a systematic review

Tratamiento de desensibilización y reprocesamiento por movimientos oculares (EMDR) en el ámbito médico: una revisión sistemática

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Article: 2341577 | Received 06 Dec 2023, Accepted 15 Mar 2024, Published online: 15 May 2024

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