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Processes of change in cognitive-behavioural treatment of obsessive-compulsive disorder: Current status and some
Annemiek Polman1, Theo K Bouman, Wiljo J P J van Hout
1Department of Psychiatry, University Medical Center Groningen, University of Groningen, the Netherlands. a.polman@parnassiabavogroep.nl
Abstract:
The present paper discusses theoretical and methodological issues involved in the processes of change in cognitive-behavioural treatment (CBT) of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). Treatment outcome studies showed that CBT is effective in reducing obsessive-compulsive symptoms. However, why and how CBT works cannot be corroborated by comparing pre- and post-assessment. Recently, there has been a resurgence of interest in theory driven process studies. By showing patterns of change over time, process studies can contribute to our insight into the actual mechanisms of change during treatment. We review process research in the field of OCD and discuss methodological issues involved in process studies for this particular disorder. It is concluded that studying the processes of change harbours promising possibilities for bridging the gap between theory and clinical practice.
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