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[Psychotherapy in patients with obsessive-compulsive disorder]
1Département de Psychiatrie, Bronx Municipal Hospital Center, New York 10461.
L'Encephale
|July 1, 1990
Summary
Psychotherapy plays a crucial role in treating obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). Tailoring therapeutic approaches, from pharmacotherapy support to character modification, is key to effectively managing OCD symptoms and underlying conflicts.
Area of Science:
- Psychiatry
- Clinical Psychology
Context:
- Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) presents complex challenges in treatment.
- Patients exhibit pervasive difficulties impacting emotions, thoughts, behavior, and relationships.
Purpose:
- To explore the multifaceted role of psychotherapy in managing obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD).
- To investigate integrating various therapeutic paradigms for individualized patient care.
- To examine the spectrum of psychotherapeutic aims, from treatment adherence to character restructuring.
Summary:
- This paper examines psychotherapy's role in obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) treatment.
- It discusses integrating therapeutic approaches for personalized patient care.
- Psychotherapy aims range from supporting pharmacotherapy to profound character modification, addressing the pervasive nature of OCD.
Impact:
- Highlights the challenges therapists face with obsessive patients.
- Emphasizes the need for tailored psychotherapeutic strategies in OCD management.
- Suggests that ambitious psychotherapy may address core conflicts underlying OCD symptoms.