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Review
. 2010;12(2):233-40.
doi: 10.31887/DCNS.2010.12.2/jgrisham.

Compulsive hoarding: current controversies and new directions

Jessica R Grisham  1 , Melissa M Norberg
Affiliations
Review

Compulsive hoarding: current controversies and new directions

Jessica R Grisham et al. Dialogues Clin Neurosci. 2010.

Abstract
in English, Spanish, French

Compulsive hoarding is a disabling psychological disorder characterized by excessive collecting and saving behavior. This article reviews four key areas of recent advances in hoarding research. First, we provide an overview of the evolving controversy regarding the diagnostic status of hoarding, highlighting accumulating evidence that it may be best conceptualized as a separate syndrome. Second, we describe advances in our understanding of the epidemiology, course, and demographic features of compulsive hoarding. Third, we review the latest findings regarding possible neuropsychological correlates of the disorder. Finally, we discuss ongoing progress and future directions related to the clinical management of compulsive hoarding.

El acaparamiento compulsivo es un trastorno psicológico invalidante, caracterizado por conductas inadecuadas de acumular y guardar. Este artículo revisa cuatro áreas clave de los avances recientes en la investigación del acaparamiento. Primero, se entrega una panorámica de la controversia que se ha desarrollado en relación con la condición diagnóstica del acaparamiento, destacando la evidencia que se ha acumulado en relación con el hecho que sería mejor conceptualizarlo como un síndrome independiente. Segundo, se describen los avances en la comprensión de la epidemiología, el curso y las características demográficas del acaparamiento compulsivo. Tercero, se revisan los últimos hallazgos relacionados con posibles correlatos neuropsicológicos de este trastorno. Finalmente se discute el progreso actual y las perspectivas futuras en relación con el manejo clínico del acaparamiento compulsivo.

Le collectionnisme compulsif est un trouble psychologique handicapant caractérisé par un comportement d'épargne et de stockage excessif. Cet article analyse quatre points clés des avancées récentes de la recherche sur ce sujet. Nous débutons premièrement par une synthèse de la controverse en pleine évolution sur le diagnostic de ce trouble: les arguments sont de plus en plus en faveur d'une meilleure conceptualisation du trouble comme syndrome à part. Deuxièmement, nous décrivons les avancées concernant notre compréhension de son épidémiologie, de son évolution et de ses cadres démographiques. Troisièmement, nous analysons les derniers résultats des corrélations neuropsychologiques éventuelles du trouble. Enfin, nous discutons des progrès en cours et des orientations futures de la prise en charge clinique du collectionnisme compulsif.

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