Korean Treatment Algorithm for Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder 2007(III)：A Preliminary Study for Application of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy

Korean Treatment Algorithm for Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder 2007(III): A Preliminary Study for Application of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy Jong-Chul Yang, MD, Tae Hyun Ha, MD, Won Kim, MD, Se Joo Kim, MD, Min Sung Koo, MD, Jun Soo Kwon, MD, Chan-Hyung Kim, MD and Study Group for Korean Treatment Algorithm for Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder 2007 Department of Psychiatry, Chonbuk National University Hospital, Jeonju, Department of Neuropsychiatry, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Bundang, Department of Psychiatry and Stress Research Institude, College of Medicine, Inje University, Seoul, Department of Psychiatry and Institute of Behavioral Science in Medicine, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Department of Psychiatry, College of Medicine, Kwandong University, Goyang, Department of Psychiatry, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea Objective:The Korean College of Neuropsychopharmacology developed a Korean treatment algorithm for obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) to aid clinical decisions. The goal of this preliminary study was to encourage clinical practitioners to treat patients using cognitive-behavioral therapy. Methods:We sent a questionnaire to 34 leading experts on OCD to investigate their opinions about treating patients with OCD using cognitive-behavioral therapy. Results:Of the 34 experts, 12 responded to the survey. The responses indicated that most patients with obsessive-compulsive disorder should be offered cognitive-behavioral therapy, incorporating intensive and sufficient cognitive therapy with response prevention. Conclusion:These results may provide information about the application of cognitive-behavioral therapy to treat obsessive-compulsive disorder. (Korean J Psychopharmacol 2007; 18(6):408-413)