Effectiveness of Integrated Model of Psychological Intervention and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Obsessive Compulsive Disorder: A Comparative Study

  • Semra Salik Air University Islamabad
  • Dr.Uzma Masroor Air University Islamabad
  • Dr. Mussarat Jabeen khan International Islamic University Islamabad
Keywords: Obsessive Compulsive disorder, neuro-linguistic programing, psychological intervention, cognitive behavior therapy, hypnosis

Abstract

Background. Current study aims to explore the effectiveness of the integrated model of psychological intervention in comparison to psychotherapy and pharmacotherapy to reduce the severity of symptoms of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder in individuals experiencing it. Findings suggested that integrated model is an efficacious and effective treatment modality with CBT and pharmacotherapy being effective but time taking. The integrated model of psychological intervention emphasizes the therapeutic alliance and is brief and time limited approach as compared to other treatment modalities.

Method. 24 participants aged, 20-35, included in the study filled measurement scale, the Yale- Brown Obsessive Compulsive Scale (Y-BOCS).

Results. The study results showed noticeable indication that integrated model is useful and effectual for the treatment of psychological symptoms among patients of OCD.

Conclusions. Further comparative studies could be done in future years comparing the efficacy of the proposed model with other therapeutic approaches in absence of pharmacological treatment.

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Published
2024-07-24