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Review
. 2023 Mar;46(1):17-38.
doi: 10.1016/j.psc.2022.10.001. Epub 2022 Dec 12.

Clinical Considerations for an Evidence-Based Assessment for Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

Ainsley K Patrick  1 , Kesley A Ramsey  1 , Joey K-Y Essoe  1 , Joseph F McGuire  2
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Clinical Considerations for an Evidence-Based Assessment for Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

Ainsley K Patrick et al. Psychiatr Clin North Am. 2023 Mar.

Abstract

Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is an impairing mental health disease, generally beginning in childhood, affecting up to ∼3% of the population. Using evidence-based assessments (EBAs) is the starting point for the accurate diagnosis and treatment of OCD. EBAs consist of structured and semistructured clinician-administered interviews, parent-report and child-report, and self-report for adults. This article details the practical application, psychometric properties, and limitations of available assessments to determine the presence of OCD and evaluate OCD symptom severity. The following reviews measurement of constructs relevant to OCD (ie, insight, family accommodation, impairment) and details considerations for best clinical interview practices.

Keywords: Clinical rating scales; Evidence-based assessments; Evidence-based treatment; Measurement; Obsessive-compulsive disorder.

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