Understanding obsessive-compulsive disorder - literature review
Introduction: Obsessive-compulsive disorder can decrease the quality of life and is often experienced by patients throughout their lives. They involve the presence of obsessions (persistent, unwanted thoughts) and compulsions (actions/rituals performed by the patient to alleviate the discomfort ass...
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Introduction: Obsessive-compulsive disorder can decrease the quality of life and is often experienced by patients throughout their lives. They involve the presence of obsessions (persistent, unwanted thoughts) and compulsions (actions/rituals performed by the patient to alleviate the discomfort associated with the obsessions). Currently, they are diagnosed based on the criteria of DSM-5.
Aim of the study: The aim of this study is to review and analyze the available literature on obsessive-compulsive disorders.
Materials and methods: A review of the literature available in the PubMed and Google Scholar databases on obsessive-compulsive disorders was conducted.
Results: The exact cause of OCD remains unknown. The involvement of genetic and environmental factors is suspected. It has been shown that damage to certain brain structures due to injury or neurodegenerative diseases can lead to the development of obsessions and/or compulsions. The severity of symptoms is influenced by cognitive inflexibility, a high sense of responsibility, and magical thinking. Currently, pharmacotherapy and/or psychotherapy form the basis of treatment. The portrayal of individuals with OCD has been present in history and art for centuries.
Summary: Aspects, causes, and treatment methods of OCD are still being investigated and discovered. Presenting this disorder through art can positively impact awareness and social acceptance.
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| spelling | doaj.art-653b991abd4c47d4be9b079736be934e2023-08-11T10:48:01ZengKazimierz Wielki UniversityJournal of Education, Health and Sport2391-83062023-08-0140110.12775/JEHS.2023.40.01.009Understanding obsessive-compulsive disorder - literature reviewLaura Piasek0Adrianna Szafran1Klaudia Wiśniewska2Agnieszka Ostańska3Wiktor Terelak4Marcin Ciechański5Edyta Witkowska6Grzegorz Godek7Kacper Więcław8Katarzyna Stańko9Independent Health Care Center of the Ministry of Interior and Administration, Grenadierów Street 3, 20-331 LublinIndependent Health Care Center of the Ministry of Interior and Administration, Grenadierów Street 3, 20-331 Lublin ndependent Health Care Center of the Ministry of Interior and Administration, Grenadierów Street 3, 20-331 Lublin Independent Health Care Center of the Ministry of Interior and Administration, Grenadierów Street 3, 20-331 Lublin ndependent Health Care Center of the Ministry of Interior and Administration, Grenadierów Street 3, 20-331 LublinMedical University of Lublin, Raclawicka Avenue 1, 20-059 LublinMedical University of Lublin, Raclawicka Avenue 1, 20-059 LublinMunicipal Hospital in Ruda Śląska Ltd., Wincentego Lipa Street 2, 41-703 Ruda ŚląskaStefan Cardinal Wyszyński Provincial Specialist Hospital in Lublin, Kraśnicka Avenue 100, 20-718 LublinIndependent Public Clinical Hospital No.4 in Lublin, K. Jaczewskiego Street 8, 20-954 Lublin Introduction: Obsessive-compulsive disorder can decrease the quality of life and is often experienced by patients throughout their lives. They involve the presence of obsessions (persistent, unwanted thoughts) and compulsions (actions/rituals performed by the patient to alleviate the discomfort associated with the obsessions). Currently, they are diagnosed based on the criteria of DSM-5. Aim of the study: The aim of this study is to review and analyze the available literature on obsessive-compulsive disorders. Materials and methods: A review of the literature available in the PubMed and Google Scholar databases on obsessive-compulsive disorders was conducted. Results: The exact cause of OCD remains unknown. The involvement of genetic and environmental factors is suspected. It has been shown that damage to certain brain structures due to injury or neurodegenerative diseases can lead to the development of obsessions and/or compulsions. The severity of symptoms is influenced by cognitive inflexibility, a high sense of responsibility, and magical thinking. Currently, pharmacotherapy and/or psychotherapy form the basis of treatment. The portrayal of individuals with OCD has been present in history and art for centuries. Summary: Aspects, causes, and treatment methods of OCD are still being investigated and discovered. Presenting this disorder through art can positively impact awareness and social acceptance. https://apcz.umk.pl/JEHS/article/view/44969obsessive-compulsive disordersobsessionscompulsions |
| spellingShingle | Laura Piasek Adrianna Szafran Klaudia Wiśniewska Agnieszka Ostańska Wiktor Terelak Marcin Ciechański Edyta Witkowska Grzegorz Godek Kacper Więcław Katarzyna Stańko Understanding obsessive-compulsive disorder - literature review Journal of Education, Health and Sport obsessive-compulsive disorders obsessions compulsions |
| title | Understanding obsessive-compulsive disorder - literature review |
| title_full | Understanding obsessive-compulsive disorder - literature review |
| title_fullStr | Understanding obsessive-compulsive disorder - literature review |
| title_full_unstemmed | Understanding obsessive-compulsive disorder - literature review |
| title_short | Understanding obsessive-compulsive disorder - literature review |
| title_sort | understanding obsessive compulsive disorder literature review |
| topic | obsessive-compulsive disorders obsessions compulsions |
| url | https://apcz.umk.pl/JEHS/article/view/44969 |
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