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Title

Obsessive compulsive disorder: integration of cognitive-behaviour therapy and clinical psychology care into the primary care context

Author(s)

Kyrios, Michael;  Moulding, Richard;  Jones, Barbara

Abstract

In primary care, evidence-based psychological treatments for obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), such as cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT), have not been readily available. We aimed to develop models of care for OCD that account for barriers to access and can be integrated into general practice settings. Multiple methodologies and sources were utilised, including literature reviews, a reference group, focus groups, interviews and questionnaire responses from consumers, psychologists and/or GPs. It was found that there were similarities and some differences among stakeholders in attitudes and knowledge about OCD, and views about treatment and assessment in primary care. Three models of care for patients with OCD were developed and integrated into a treatment program operating through a division of general practice. Participating GPs preferred referral to a specialist clinic, irrespective of participation in an educational program about OCD. Based on these findings, it is suggested that effective integration of specialist CBT treatments for OCD into primary care is possible if the needs and views of all stakeholders are accounted for.

Publication type

Journal article

Source

Australian Journal of Primary Health, Vol. 16, no. 2 (2010), pp. 167-173

Publication year

2010

FOR Code(s)

1117 Public Health and Health Services;  1701 Psychology

Keyword(s)

Anxiety;  Cognitive behaviour therapy;  General Practice;  Mental health;  Obsessive compulsive disorder

Publisher

CSIRO Publishing

ISSN

1448-7527

Publisher URL

http://dx.doi.org/10.1071/PY08074

Copyright

Copyright © 2010.

Peer reviewed