Evidence-based treatment for pediatric obsessive-compulsive disorder. 2011

Lindsay Brauer, and Adam B Lewin, and Eric A Storch
Department of Psychology, University of South Florida, Tampa, Florida, U.S.A.

Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is marked by incessant distressing thoughts or images (obsessions) and/or overt or covert behaviors (or mental rituals) aimed to reduce anxiety (compulsions). The disorder affects 1-2% of children and adults, with up to 80% of adults reporting symptom onset prior to the age of 18 years. Without appropriate intervention, symptoms tend to run a chronic course from childhood into adulthood. Obsessive-compulsive disorder contributes to considerable impairment across multiple domains of functioning, and as a result calls for effective and efficient treatment. To date, both psychological and pharmacological interventions have shown efficacy for pediatric OCD although there are associated advantages and disadvantages that must be considered in treatment planning. The intent of this review is to discuss the current state of literature regarding treatment for pediatric OCD, highlight efficient and cost-effective means of reducing impairment, and conclude with directions for future study.

UI MeSH Term Description Entries
D009771 Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder An anxiety disorder characterized by recurrent, persistent obsessions or compulsions. Obsessions are the intrusive ideas, thoughts, or images that are experienced as senseless or repugnant. Compulsions are repetitive and seemingly purposeful behavior which the individual generally recognizes as senseless and from which the individual does not derive pleasure although it may provide a release from tension. Anankastic Personality,Neurosis, Obsessive-Compulsive,Anankastic Personalities,Disorder, Obsessive-Compulsive,Disorders, Obsessive-Compulsive,Neuroses, Obsessive-Compulsive,Neurosis, Obsessive Compulsive,Obsessive Compulsive Disorder,Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders,Obsessive-Compulsive Neuroses,Obsessive-Compulsive Neurosis,Personalities, Anankastic,Personality, Anankastic
D002648 Child A person 6 to 12 years of age. An individual 2 to 5 years old is CHILD, PRESCHOOL. Children
D006801 Humans Members of the species Homo sapiens. Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man
D019317 Evidence-Based Medicine An approach of practicing medicine with the goal to improve and evaluate patient care. It requires the judicious integration of best research evidence with the patient's values to make decisions about medical care. This method is to help physicians make proper diagnosis, devise best testing plan, choose best treatment and methods of disease prevention, as well as develop guidelines for large groups of patients with the same disease. (from JAMA 296 (9), 2006) Medicine, Evidence-Based,Evidence Based Medicine,Medicine, Evidence Based

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