Obsessive–Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a serious and debilitating anxiety disorder that significantly impairs quality of life. The aim of this study was to assess the physical, psychosocial, and overall quality of life among OCD patients regarding evidences. Subjects & Methods: A descriptive correlational design was implemented at psychiatric outpatient clinics of Two Hospital in Assiut city, with 60 OCD patients participating in the study. Tools: The study utilized personal characteristics, evidence-based nursing assessments of clinical data, and the WHO QOL-BREF. Results: A statistically significant difference was found between the impact of demographic characteristics (age, gender, education level, and marital status) on the total quality of life scores and all domains of the QOL measurement. Conclusion: Based on the study's findings, it can be ended that approximately two-thirds of OCD patients reported a high quality of life. Recommendations: An educational program for OCD patients may help improve compliance with therapy, thereby enhancing quality of life. Additionally, family psychoeducation and patient support can contribute to better outcomes.

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Evidence-Based Nursing Assessment: Physical and Psychosocial Symptoms and Quality of Life of Obsessive–Compulsive Disorder Patients

  • Ola Ali Abd El-Fatah Ali Saray,
  • Heba Abd-Elghany Mohamed Kotb,
  • Shaymaa Sayed Khalil,
  • Eman Kamel Hossny Ebrahim,
  • Sajidah Al-Hawamdih,
  • Saleh Omar Abdullah,
  • Bakheeta Abd El-Aziz Mohammed

摘要

Obsessive–Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a serious and debilitating anxiety disorder that significantly impairs quality of life. The aim of this study was to assess the physical, psychosocial, and overall quality of life among OCD patients regarding evidences. Subjects & Methods: A descriptive correlational design was implemented at psychiatric outpatient clinics of Two Hospital in Assiut city, with 60 OCD patients participating in the study. Tools: The study utilized personal characteristics, evidence-based nursing assessments of clinical data, and the WHO QOL-BREF. Results: A statistically significant difference was found between the impact of demographic characteristics (age, gender, education level, and marital status) on the total quality of life scores and all domains of the QOL measurement. Conclusion: Based on the study's findings, it can be ended that approximately two-thirds of OCD patients reported a high quality of life. Recommendations: An educational program for OCD patients may help improve compliance with therapy, thereby enhancing quality of life. Additionally, family psychoeducation and patient support can contribute to better outcomes.