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  • Psychiatry
  • Occupational Therapy

Background:

  • Obsessional slowness is a rare psychiatric disorder with limited research and treatment options.
  • Behavioral interventions are being explored to improve functional daily activities.

Observation:

  • This case study examined the impact of a behavioral intervention on an adolescent with obsessional slowness.
  • The intervention involved one-to-one pacing and prompting during the walk to gym class.
  • Walking times were measured across baseline, treatment, and follow-up phases using an A-B-A withdrawal design.

Findings:

  • The adolescent demonstrated reduced walking times during the treatment phase.
  • A carry-over effect was observed in post-treatment walking times, indicating sustained improvement.

Implications:

  • This study contributes to the limited evidence base for treating obsessional slowness.
  • Findings suggest the potential efficacy of occupation-based treatment approaches for this condition.