Intensive residential treatment for obsessive-compulsive disorder: Outcomes and predictors of patient adherence to cognitive behavioural therapy

Abstract

Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is often a severe and highly debilitating disorder, in which many patients inadequately respond to standard outpatient care. While specialized intensive residential treatment (IRT) for OCD provides promise, factors to improve treatment adherence in these settings is currently unknown but crucial to optimize treatment response. This naturalistic study examined the rates and predictors of patient adherence to exposure and response preventions (EX/RP) for 49 patients attending IRT. A therapist assessed between-session adherence to EX/RP, and participants completed self-report measures at pre- and post-treatment, and 1-month follow-up. Linear mixed effects mod..