Augmenting treatment of obsessive-compulsive disorder with Antonovsky's sense of coherence theory.
OBJECTIVE
The complex nature of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) necessitates a multifaceted approach to treatment.


OBJECTIVE
To examine Antonovsky's sense of coherence theory as a framework for psychotherapy to optimize treatment for individuals with OCD.


METHODS
Selective literature review.


CONCLUSIONS
Antonovsky's sense of coherence theory provides a theoretical framework for understanding the multiple pathways by which cognitive behavioral therapy can maintain and improve outcomes for people struggling with OCD.
Joachim
Beverly
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Carilion Health Systems, Roanoake, VA, USA. bcwjoachim@aol.com
Lyon
Debra D
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Farrell
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D002997:Clomipramine / Q000627:therapeutic use; D015928:Cognitive Behavioral Therapy / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D009739:Nursing Services / Q000592:standards; D009771:Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000628:therapy*; D011568:Psychiatric Nursing / Q000592:standards; D017367:Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors / Q000627:therapeutic use
D002997:Clomipramine; D017367:Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors