Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder During the COVID-19 Pandemic-A Systematic Review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The COVID-19 pandemic and its associated restrictions may contribute to a deterioration in mental health; individuals with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) may be particularly affected. This systematic review aimed to investigate the effects of the current pandemic on people diagnosed with OCD, and whether pandemics may affect the development of OCD symptoms.

Methods

We conducted a systematic search using NCBI PubMed, SCOPUS, and Google Scholar on February 9, 2021. Research articles related to OCD and COVID-19 or other pandemics were attempted to be identified using pre-defined search terms. Case reports, clinical guidelines, letters, and clinical research articles including ≥100 participants were included; reviews were excluded. The systematic review adheres t

SUBMITTER: Linde ES 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8989845 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature