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Group Metacognitive Therapy for Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder in a Routine Clinical Setting: An Open Trial.

Authors :
Carter, Janet D.
Helliwell, Erin
Jordan, Jenny
Woolcock, Colette
Bell, Caroline
Gilbert, Claire
Source :
Behaviour Change. Jun2023, Vol. 40 Issue 2, p117-132. 16p.
Publication Year :
2023

Abstract

Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is often a chronic disorder characterised by uncontrollable, reoccurring thoughts (obsessions), and/or behaviours (compulsions). Accumulating evidence suggests that metacognitive beliefs may underlie many of the processes implicated in the formation and perpetuation of OCD. Metacognitive therapy (MCT) for OCD aims to modify these maladaptive metacognitive beliefs and processes to treat this debilitating disorder. The current study examines the outcome of a pilot trial of MCT for OCD in 26 (17 females; 9 males) adults (18–64 years) referred to a specialist outpatient service. Results were promising, with significant decreases in OCD and depression symptoms, which were maintained at the 3-month follow-up. The improvement in Yale-Brown Obsessive-Compulsive Scale scores between pre-treatment and follow-up in the completer sample (n =22) was large (d =1.29), and comparable to outcomes of well-established treatments. These encouraging results add to early empirical support for the effectiveness of group MCT as an OCD treatment alternative, as well as reinforcing the role of metacognitions contributing to this disorder. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
08134839
Volume :
40
Issue :
2
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Behaviour Change
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
163992415
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1017/bec.2022.8