title: Psychological interventions in obsessive compulsive disorder.
abstract: Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) is a common mental health problem associated with poor quality of life, impaired functioning and increased risk of suicide. Improvement is unlikely and symptoms will remain chronic unless adequate treatment is provided. National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (2006a) guidelines on the management of OCD, recommend the use of psychological treatments that are based on cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT). Brief treatment forms of CBT are recommended initially and more intensive forms are offered when health gain is not apparent. While the presentation of OCD can be complex, nurses can assist in the recognition and treatment of OCD through additional training or current skills.
authors.affiliation: School of Nursing, Midwifery and Social Work, University of Manchester, Manchester.
authors.forename: Judith
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Gellatly
authors.forename: Christine
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Molloy
mesh_terms: D015928:Cognitive Behavioral Therapy / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D009771:Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000523:psychology* / Q000628:therapy; D011788:Quality of Life; D006113:United Kingdom
keywords: Cognitive behavioural therapy; exposure and response prevention; mental health disorders; obsessive compulsive disorder; psychological interventions; stepped care; talking therapies