The Role of Social Case Worker in the Treatment of Contamination Obsessive Compulsive Disorder Patients with Cognitive Behavior Therapy
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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Contamination OCDAbstract
This study addresses the role of social case workers who have an impact through cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) while treating Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) specifically, contamination OCD. The research was conducted by patients, social case workers, and clinical psychologists in Sargodha District (Punjab). Qualitative descriptive research methodology is used to analyze data. The study explores the lived experiences of patients with contamination OCD, the professional views of the social case worker and mental health professional. The data is collected by using semi-structured in-depth interviews with 20 individual participants (contamination OCD patients, social case workers, and clinical psychologists), and thematic analysis of the results according to Braun and Clarke's approach is used to identify recurring themes and patterns in the data by using qualitative methods. The results of this study indicate that contamination OCD has a significant impact on a patient's psychological state, routine functioning, and social relationships due to intrusive thoughts, avoidance behaviour, and compulsive cleaning behaviour. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is an effective method for treating OCD that helps to reduce the severity of the symptoms. The participant interviews revealed the effectiveness of Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), which helps in speedy recovery. Social case workers are a critical component in providing education about the condition, emotional support, and motivation, as well as helping manage crises and facilitate communication between patients, families, and therapists. Social workers supports in the area of treatment adherence, as well as during difficult exposures and response prevention tasks, were particularly important in combating stigma and encouraging patients in their efforts to complete treatment. The finding of this study shows that CBT therapist can build a trusting relationship with the patient based on empathy and cooperation. In conclusion, contamination OCD can be managed in the local environment with a comprehensive patient-centred approach, including social case workers working together in conjunction with CBT.
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