Variation in obsessive-compulsive disorder symptoms and treatments: A side effect of covid-19

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Abstract

The Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) exerts variable impact on patients with obsessive compulsive disorders (OCD). There remains a challenge to determine the extent to which OCD is exacerbated due to the pandemic. Therefore, our aim is to explicate the latest researching progress of OCD under COVID-19 based on a review of 15 existing articles. Our review confirms the prevalence of OCD exacerbation in different age groups and particular symptoms. However, it also reveals nonconformity among research, lack of investigation in OCD treatment, and imbalance in OCD symptoms research. Further, we discuss the probable reasons of the exacerbation and current situation of OCD treatments. Finally, based on our discussion, we offer suggestions on how to manage OCD under the new circumstance, including the introduction of new policies, the use of communications technology, the improvement of researching methods, and possible angles for further research.

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Liu, W., Zhang, H., & He, Y. (2021, July 2). Variation in obsessive-compulsive disorder symptoms and treatments: A side effect of covid-19. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. MDPI AG. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph18147420

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