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Current treatment approaches to obsessive-compulsive disorder.
B K Boyarsky1, L A Perone, N C Lee
1Department of Psychiatry, Yale University, New Haven, CT.
Archives of Psychiatric Nursing
|October 1, 1991
Summary
Effective obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) treatment combines medication and behavioral therapy. Patient education, cognitive therapy, and psychodynamic psychotherapy can be valuable additions, guided by nurse-therapists.
Area of Science:
- Psychiatry
- Nursing
- Psychology
Background:
- Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) requires effective treatment strategies.
- Pharmacotherapy and behavioral techniques are primary interventions for OCD.
Purpose of the Study:
- To outline adjunctive therapies for OCD treatment.
- To guide nurse-therapists in implementing patient-centered interventions.
- To highlight specific behavioral and cognitive techniques for symptom management.
Main Methods:
- Review of cumulative clinical experience.
- Integration of pharmacotherapy and behavioral techniques (e.g., exposure and response prevention).
- Incorporation of patient education, cognitive therapy, and psychodynamic psychotherapy.
Main Results:
- Serotonin reuptake inhibitors and exposure/response prevention are key treatments.
- Patient education, cognitive therapy, and psychodynamic psychotherapy serve as effective adjuncts.
- Nurse-therapists can tailor interventions based on patient strengths and knowledge.
Conclusions:
- A multimodal approach is crucial for managing OCD.
- Individualized treatment plans enhance therapeutic outcomes.
- Further nursing research is needed to refine OCD care strategies.