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Obsessive compulsive disorder: a clinical update.

J L Black1

  • 1Department of Psychiatry and Psychology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN 55905.

Mayo Clinic Proceedings
|March 1, 1992
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Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) is common, with various subtypes and symptoms. Management includes education, medication, and behavior therapy, offering hope for patients.

Area of Science:

  • Psychiatry
  • Neuroscience
  • Epidemiology

Background:

  • Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) is recognized as a prevalent psychiatric condition.
  • Understanding OCD's epidemiology, subtypes, and associated features is crucial for effective clinical practice.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide a comprehensive overview of obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD).
  • To describe OCD subtypes, epidemiologic characteristics, common symptoms, and comorbid conditions.
  • To discuss current etiologic hypotheses and management strategies for OCD.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of recent epidemiologic studies on obsessive compulsive disorder.
  • Synthesis of information on OCD subtypes, obsessions, compulsions, and comorbidities.
  • Discussion of current etiological theories and treatment modalities.

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Main Results:

  • OCD is a common psychiatric disorder with diverse presentations.
  • Serotonergic and dopaminergic neurotransmitter systems are implicated in OCD etiology.
  • Pharmacotherapy and behavior therapy are key management strategies, with psychosurgery as an option for refractory cases.

Conclusions:

  • Recent advances in pharmacotherapy and behavior therapy offer improved treatment outcomes for OCD patients.
  • Psychotherapy has shown limited efficacy in managing OCD.
  • Psychosurgery remains a viable option for severe, treatment-resistant OCD cases.