Relapse following successful intensive treatment of pediatric obsessive-compulsive disorder: A case study

Stephen P. Whiteside; Jonathan S. Abramowitz

doi:10.1177/1534650105278456

Relapse following successful intensive treatment of pediatric obsessive-compulsive disorder: A case study

Stephen P. Whiteside, Jonathan S. Abramowitz

Psychiatry and Psychology

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Abstract

This case study describes the use of intensive exposure and response prevention (ERP) for the treatment of pediatric obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). The adolescent described in this report lives a long distance from treatment providers with expertise in managing severe OCD symptoms. Thus, he has to travel out of town for effective therapy. The treatment program results in substantial immediate benefits. However, gradual relapse is noted once treatment is over and the patient returns to his home environment. Obstacles to the accessibility of ERP for pediatric OCD, conducting successful treatment, and generalizing and maintaining gains are discussed with the aim of drawing attention to, and facilitating the prevention of, these difficulties. Suggestions for addressing the shortcomings highlighted by this case are presented.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	522-540
Number of pages	19
Journal	Clinical Case Studies
Volume	5
Issue number	6
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1177/1534650105278456
State	Published - Dec 2006

Keywords

Adolescents
Exposure and response prevention
Intensive treatment
Obsessive-compulsive disorder
Treatment failure

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Clinical Psychology
Psychiatry and Mental health

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