Effectiveness of intensive treatment services for obsessive compulsive disorder: outcomes from the first Canadian residential treatment program.

Conclusions: This study adds to the growing body of evidence regarding the importance of intensive services for individuals experiencing severe symptoms of OCD. Enhancing accessibility to services and ensuring ongoing maintenance of gains will be important next steps in ensuring long-term recovery for individuals with severe symptoms of OCD.Key pointsIntensive services treatment for OCD has been found to be beneficial for clients and this paper demonstrates the first time this has been seen within a Canadian programme.Treatment provided decreased OCD severity and increased functionality and quality of life.Clients cited exposure and response prevention work as a key ingredient in their recovery.Our programme is always in an ongoing state of quality improvement, ensuring client engagement and satisfaction. PMID: 31670999 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: International Journal of Psychiatry in Clinical Practice - Category: Psychiatry Tags: Int J Psychiatry Clin Pract Source Type: research