Drop-out and efficacy of group versus individual cognitive behavioural therapy: what works best for Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder? A systematic review and meta-analysis of direct comparisons

Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) is the first-line psychological treatment for Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD). However, a relevant proportion of individuals with OCD remain untreated or inadequately treated. Group cognitive behavioural therapy (GCBT) may be an alternative treatment modality. Little knowledge is available about the efficacy between GCBT versus individual CBT, particularly on long-term secondary outcomes including anxiety and depression. In addition, drop-out rates have not been investigated by previous meta-analyses.
Source: Psychiatry Research - Category: Psychiatry Authors: Source Type: research