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The Dimensional Obsessive-Compulsive Scale: Development and Validation of a Short Form (DOCS-SF)

Year: 2017

Type: article

Abstract: Accurately and reliably measuring the presence and severity of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) symptoms is essential for both routine clinical work and research. The current study investigated psychometric properties of the dimensional obsessive-compulsive scale-short form (DOCS-SF). DOCS-SF was developed and validated in Norwegian. DOCS-SF contains a checklist with four symptom categories and five severity items scored on a zero to eight scale yielding a total score of 0-40. Data were collected from adults with a current diagnosis of OCD (n = 204) and a community comparison group (n = 211). The results provided evidence of internal consistency and convergent validity, although evidence for discriminant validity was mixed. Evidence was also found for diagnostic sensitivity and specificity, and treatment sensitivity. The analyses suggested a cut-off score of 16. In summary, the data obtained proved similar to studies published on the original dimensional obsessive-compulsive scale. There is strong evidence for the reliability and validity of the DOCS-SF for assessing OCD symptoms in individuals with this condition and in non-clinical individuals.

Source: Frontiers in Psychology

DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2017.01503

Authors: Thomas Eilertsen, Bjarne Hansen, Gerd Kvale, Jonathan S. Abramowitz, Silje E. H. Holm, Stian Solem

Institutions: Haukeland University Hospital, University of Bergen, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Norwegian University of Science and Technology

Language: English

Topic: Obsessive-Compulsive Spectrum Disorders

Subfield: Clinical Psychology

Field: Psychology

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $3,801