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Delivering exposure and ritual prevention for obsessive–compulsive disorder via videoconference: Clinical considerations and recommendations

2013; Elsevier BV; Volume: 2; Issue: 2 Linguagem: Inglês

10.1016/j.jocrd.2013.01.003

2211-3657

Elizabeth M. Goetter, James D. Herbert, Evan M. Forman, Erica K. Yuen, Marina Gershkovich, Lisa H. Glassman, Stephanie J. Rabin, Stephanie P. Goldstein,

Eating Disorders and Behaviors

Exposure and ritual prevention (ERP) has been shown to be effective for treating obsessive–compulsive disorder (OCD), but many people with OCD are not able to access this specialized, evidence-based mental health treatment. Internet-mediated technologies, e.g., videoconferencing, represent a way to increase the availability of evidence-based treatments such as ERP, but given that OCD is a complex disorder requiring a nuanced treatment approach, clinicians attempting to implement ERP remotely should appreciate not only the advantages but also the challenges associated with treating OCD from a distance. Using a case example, we describe this treatment method and discuss relevant clinical considerations.