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Combined therapies in OCD

V E Spencer1

  • 1North Shore Community Mental Health Centre, North Vancouver, Canada.

Journal of Psychosocial Nursing and Mental Health Services
|July 1, 1996
PubMed
Summary

Combined therapies aid recovery from obsessive-compulsive disorder in the community. This approach helps patients maintain independence and prevents hospitalizations by managing anxiety and phobias.

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Area of Science:

  • Psychiatry
  • Clinical Psychology
  • Behavioral Science

Background:

  • Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) recovery often requires ongoing support.
  • Maintaining patient independence post-treatment is a key therapeutic goal.
  • Community-based interventions are crucial for long-term management.

Observation:

  • A supportive, therapeutic approach was implemented.
  • Combined therapies were utilized within a community setting.
  • The treatment focused on patient independence after professional support ended.

Findings:

  • The combination of behavioral, cognitive, and pharmacological therapies proved successful.
  • Patients achieved ongoing independence and desensitization to anxiety and phobias.
  • This integrated approach prevented further hospitalizations.

Implications:

  • Community-based combined therapies are effective for OCD recovery and maintenance.
  • Sustained independence is achievable for individuals with OCD.
  • Integrated treatment models reduce the need for inpatient care.

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