Assessment scales for obsessive–compulsive disorder. (June 2011)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Storch, Eric A; Benito, Kristen; Goodman, Wayne
• Is Part Of: Neuropsychiatry. Volume 1:Number 3(2011)
• Page Start: 243
• Page End: 250
• Publication Date: 2011-06
• Subjects: Psychology, Pathological -- Periodicals; Mental illness -- Periodicals; Neuropsychiatry -- Periodicals; Mental Disorders -- Periodicals; Nervous System Diseases -- Periodicals; Neuropsychiatry -- Periodicals; Mental illness; Neuropsychiatry; Psychology, Pathological; 616.8
• DOI: 10.2217/npy.11.22
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1758-2008

Abstract

SUMMARY Numerous assessment scales have been introduced in the obsessive–compulsive disorder (OCD) literature. Such scales have considerable clinical utility because OCD is often misdiagnosed and there is a need to monitor treatment course and response. This article briefly reviews adult OCD assessment scales, specifically clinician-administered interviews and patient-report measures. The manuscript concludes with a discussion of future directions.