Consensus recommendations for the assessment and treatment of perinatal obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD): A Delphi study.

ABSTRACT: The perinatal period is one of increased vulnerability to parents experiencing the onset of, or an increase of existing, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) symptoms. Existing OCD and perinatal mental health best practice guidelines do not detail specific considerations relevant to OCD in the perinatal period ('Perinatal OCD'). Perinatal OCD risks being undiagnosed or misdiagnosed, and subsequently untreated or mistreated, with potential negative impacts for individuals and families experiencing this problem, highlighting the importance of specific guidance. This study employed a modified Delphi survey methodology to establish recommended best practice for the assessment and treatment of perinatal OCD. A literature review identified 103 initial best practice recommendations, and participan

SUBMITTER: Mulcahy M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10155656 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature