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Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
Research Paper # 92992
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
An examination of nursing practices to alleviate the symptoms of OCD.
1,128 words (approx. 4.5 pages) |
6 sources |
MLA | 2007
Paper Summary:
The paper discusses how obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) is strongly anxiety-based. The paper examines how the nursing professional must be aware of the possible causes, symptoms and various treatments that are related to this disorder. The paper further examines how caring for these patients involves stress and anxiety reduction techniques, which the nurse can use to alleviate and ameliorate the symptoms of the OCD patient.Outline:
Synopsis
OCD and Nursing Care
From the Paper:
"Appropriate nursing care of this disorder firstly involves firstly a deep understanding of the disorder. The full comprehension of facets of this disorder will enable the nurse to deal with the patient in a supportive way and work with doctors and therapists. One of the aspects that has been successful and which the nurse can be aware of in the treatment of these patients, is the use of exposure-based behavioral treatments. These can also be used in conjunction with anxiety management strategies. In essence the nurse can "Learn how to recognize these disabling disorders and help your patient take control of her life." (Antai-Otong D. P. 36)"Sample of Sources Used:
- Antai-Otong D. Anxiety disorders: Helping your patient conquer her fears. Nursing12/1/2003, Col 33:12.
- Eddy, M. and Walbroehl G. Recognition and treatment of obsessive-compulsive disorder. 1988. February 7, 2006. http://www.findarticles.com/cf_dls/m3225/n7_v57/20545745/p1/article.jhtml?term
- King, P. The Chemistry of Doubt. (1989, October). Psychology Today, 23, 58+.
- Mosby Medical Encyclopedia. ( July 1993) Plume.
- Obsessive-Compulsive Foundation. February 10,2006. http://www.ocfoundation.org/ocf1020a.htm
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Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (2012, January 15). Retrieved February 13, 2012, from http://www.academon.com/Research-Paper-Obsessive-Compulsive-Disorder/92992
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"Obsessive Compulsive Disorder" 15 January 2012. Web. 13 Feb. 2012. <http://www.academon.com/Research-Paper-Obsessive-Compulsive-Disorder/92992>
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