Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) help-seeking influences and the relationship between distress tolerance, mindfulness, self compassion and OCD
DClinPsych Thesis
Paulus, R. 2025. Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) help-seeking influences and the relationship between distress tolerance, mindfulness, self compassion and OCD. DClinPsych Thesis Canterbury Christ Church University Salomons Institute of Applied Psychology
Authors | Paulus, R. |
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Type | DClinPsych Thesis |
Qualification name | Doctor of Clinical Psychology |
Abstract | Background: Research and reviews have often overlooked the qualitative findings regarding potential influences on help-seeking for obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). Method: A systematic literature search of seven databases was conducted, resulting in 1029 papers. Fourteen qualitative papers and one mixed methods paper focused on the perspectives and experiences of people living with OCD and their relatives were extracted for thematic synthesis. The quality of studies was assessed using the Critical Appraisal Skills Programme (CASP) framework. Results: Thematic synthesis resulted in five themes, including ten subthemes: understanding and recognition of OCD, deciding if help is needed, stigma associated with disclosure, and searching for appropriate intervention and support outside professional networks. The findings give a lived experience voice to existing findings from quantitative reviews. Conclusions: Whether people sought and engaged with help was influenced by individual,social, public health systems, and wider societal influences. The interconnected nature of these |
Keywords | Obsessive-compulsive disorder; Help-seeking; Barriers; Facilitators; Qualitative |
Year | 2025 |
File | File Access Level Open |
Supplemental file | File Access Level Restricted |
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Deposited | 18 Mar 2025 |
https://repository.canterbury.ac.uk/item/9q9v9/obsessive-compulsive-disorder-ocd-help-seeking-influences-and-the-relationship-between-distress-tolerance-mindfulness-self-compassion-and-ocd
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