SMILES: A Child-Centered OCD Recovery Model Derived Through Thematic Analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) in children and adolescents presents unique clinical challenges, requiring individualized care. Recovery is a subjective process, and a structured recovery model is needed to guide and support children during their journey. This study explores the meaning of recovery for children with OCD and develops a model that addresses their specific needs throughout treatment.

Methods

The central research question aimed to explore the meaning of recovery for children living with OCD. A purposive sampling approach was employed to recruit five participants each from the 7-12 years (children) and 13-17 years (adolescents) age groups, with theme saturation achieved after ten transcripts. Participants were required to have had OCD for at least

SUBMITTER: Sravanti L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12018353 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature