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Integrating Videoconferencing Into Treatment for Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder: Practical Strategies With Case Examples

Year: 2021

Type: article

Abstract: Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), a disabling psychiatric illness, creates substantial societal burden. Evidence-based treatments, including psychopharmacology and exposure with response/ritual prevention (EX/RP), are often inaccessible. Digital health technologies, including videoconferencing, may increase access, but the best way to integrate them with current treatments remains unclear. This column describes the experiences of faculty at the Center for OCD and Related Disorders with videoconferencing-assisted treatment. Through a case series, the authors describe five ways to incorporate videoconferencing into OCD treatment: hybrid in-person/remote EX/RP; fully remote EX/RP; and videoconferencing-assisted psychopharmacology, support groups, and clinical supervision. For each strategy, the authors highlight advantages, challenges, clinical considerations, and avenues needing further research.

Source: Psychiatric Services

DOI: 10.1176/appi.ps.202000558

Authors: Reilly R. Kayser, Marina Gershkovich, Sapana Patel, H. Blair Simpson

Institutions: Research Foundation For Mental Hygiene, New York State Psychiatric Institute, Columbia University

Language: English

Topic: Telemedicine and Telehealth Implementation

Subfield: Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

Funder: National Institute of Mental Health