IJSR - International Journal of Scientific Research

Dr. Deoshree Akhouri; Dr. Subhas Soren; Maria Madiha; Dr. Ajay Kumar Bakhla

Volume : VIII, Issue : VIII, August - 2019

Efficacy of Meta–Cognitive Therapy on Adolescent Obsessive–Compulsive Disorder Patients

Dr. Deoshree Akhouri, Dr. Subhas Soren, Maria Madiha, Dr. Ajay Kumar Bakhla

Abstract :

Introduction: Obsessive–compulsive disorder (OCD) is a mental condition that is distressing enough to affect about 1–2% of the population in the world. OCD have always been a constant concern for mental health professionals. Various treatment approaches have been undertaken for the management of OCD. The present study aims to see the effect of MCT as an add–on for the treatment of OCD among adolescents. Objectives: To assess the severity of patients with obsessive compulsive disorder. To compare the effect of MCT (Group I) and ERP (Group II) and medication (as control group, Group III). Method: 45 Patients were selected from Psychiatric OPD and randomly divided into 3 groups. Group I received MCT along with medication, Group II received ERP along with medication and Group III received only medication. Tools used in present study were: i) Self prepared socio–demographic and clinical data sheet, ii) Kutcher Depression Scale, iii) CY–BOCS and iv) Meta–Cognitive Assessment Scale. Result: The result of present study indicates that MCT and ERP both are effective in reducing OCD symptoms further study also indicates that among MCT and ERP, MCT is more effective in reducing symptoms of OCD. Conclusion: Findings suggest that MCT is an effective approach in the treatment of OCD