Phenomenological Changes Associated with Deep Brain Stimulation for Obsessive Compulsive Disorder: A Cognitive Appraisal Model of Recovery.

ABSTRACT: The current scientific enquiry of deep brain stimulation (DBS) does not capture the breadth of DBS-induced changes to an individual's life. Considering that DBS is applied in severe and complex cases, it is ethically and clinically necessary to consider the patient perspective and personally relevant outcomes. This lived experience investigation of people with obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) undergoing DBS aims to provide a comprehensive evaluation of DBS-induced effects associated with OCD psychopathology. Six patients and six carers completed semi-structured open-ended interviews. A blended approach of interpretative phenomenological, inductive, and thematic analysis techniques was employed. Profound psychopathological changes were expressed; individuals felt more alive, had improved

SUBMITTER: Acevedo N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10605199 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature