An effectiveness study of intensive outpatient treatment for OCD

IF 1.9 4区医学 Q3 PSYCHIATRY

Journal of Obsessive-Compulsive and Related Disorders Pub Date : 2025-01-01 DOI:10.1016/j.jocrd.2024.100931

Emily K. Juel , Kate Rogers , Sandra Hadlock , Nicholas S. Myers , Joseph B. Friedman , Maya E. Tadross , Jonathan S. Abramowitz

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Abstract

While obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is often responsive to treatments like serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SRIs) and cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) with exposure and response prevention (ERP), many patients remain unresponsive or relapse after discontinuation. Intensive outpatient programs (IOPs) offer a solution for those needing more support than standard outpatient care, but not requiring the extensive supervision of residential treatment. The present effectiveness study evaluated the outcome of an IOP delivered to a large sample of adults and children with OCD in-person and via telehealth. Results indicated substantial symptom reduction (over 50%) in both formats. Greater baseline severity predicted greater improvement, but no other variables moderated the effects of treatment. These findings demonstrate the effectiveness of IOPs in providing substantial symptom relief for individuals with OCD in both in-person and telehealth formats. Implications for bridging the science-practice gap are discussed.

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Journal of Obsessive-Compulsive and Related Disorders PSYCHIATRY-

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4.00

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5.60%

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47 days

期刊介绍： Journal of Obsessive-Compulsive and Related Disorders (JOCRD) is an international journal that publishes high quality research and clinically-oriented articles dealing with all aspects of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and related conditions (OC spectrum disorders; e.g., trichotillomania, hoarding, body dysmorphic disorder). The journal invites studies of clinical and non-clinical (i.e., student) samples of all age groups from the fields of psychiatry, psychology, neuroscience, and other medical and health sciences. The journal''s broad focus encompasses classification, assessment, psychological and psychiatric treatment, prevention, psychopathology, neurobiology and genetics. Clinical reports (descriptions of innovative treatment methods) and book reviews on all aspects of OCD-related disorders will be considered, as will theoretical and review articles that make valuable contributions. Suitable topics for manuscripts include: -The boundaries of OCD and relationships with OC spectrum disorders -Validation of assessments of obsessive-compulsive and related phenomena -OCD symptoms in diverse social and cultural contexts -Studies of neurobiological and genetic factors in OCD and related conditions -Experimental and descriptive psychopathology and epidemiological studies -Studies on relationships among cognitive and behavioral variables in OCD and related disorders -Interpersonal aspects of OCD and related disorders -Evaluation of psychological and psychiatric treatment and prevention programs, and predictors of outcome.