Brief culturally adapted cognitive behaviour therapy for obsessive compulsive disorder: A pilot study
Muhammad Aslam1, Muhammad Irfan2, Farooq Naeem3
1Muhammad Aslam, MSc (Psychology). Psychologist, Fountain House, Lahore, Pakistan.
Pakistan Journal of Medical Sciences
|October 3, 2015
Summary
Brief Culturally Adapted Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CaCBT) effectively treated Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD). This study showed significant improvements in OCD symptoms, anxiety, depression, and daily functioning after six CaCBT sessions.
Area of Science:
- Psychiatry
- Clinical Psychology
- Behavioral Therapy
Background:
- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a debilitating mental health condition.
- Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) is a recognized treatment for OCD.
- Cultural adaptation of therapies can enhance treatment efficacy in diverse populations.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the effectiveness of Brief Culturally Adapted Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CaCBT) for adults diagnosed with OCD.
- To assess the impact of CaCBT on OCD symptom severity, anxiety, depression, and functional disability.
Main Methods:
- A pre- and post-test design study involving outpatients with OCD.
- Participants (n=21) received six sessions of CaCBT.
- Symptom severity was measured using the Yale Brown Obsessive Compulsive Disorder Scale (Y-BOCS), alongside the Hospital Anxiety & Depression Scale (HADS) and Brief Disability Questionnaire (BDQ).
Main Results:
- Significant reductions were observed in Y-BOCS scores (p=0.000) post-CaCBT.
- Statistically significant improvements were noted in HADS-Depression (p=0.001), HADS-Anxiety (p=0.000), and BDQ (p=0.000) scores.
Conclusions:
- Brief CaCBT demonstrates preliminary effectiveness in treating OCD.
- Culturally adapted interventions may improve outcomes for individuals with OCD.
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