| Obsessional slowness: a case study. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 18975671 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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BACKGROUND: Obsessional slowness is a rare psychiatric disorder with few treatment options and limited research to date. Some suggest that targeted behavioural interventions may reduce the time taken for functional daily activities. PURPOSE: To examine whether a behavioural intervention would reduce the amount of time taken for an adolescent with obsessional slowness to walk to class. METHODS: A single-subject A-B-A withdrawal design was incorporated into this case study. The treatment involved one-to-one pacing and prompting during the subject's walk to gym class. Walking times to gym class were measured during a baseline phase, during a one-month treatment phase, and during a post-treatment follow-up phase. FINDINGS: The subject's walking times decreased during the treatment phase. Post-treatment walking times suggested a carry-over effect. IMPLICATIONS: This study adds to the sparse evidence on treatments for obsessional slowness and suggests occupation-based treatment options. |
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Authors:
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Wendy Lam; Karen W Wong; Mary-Ann Fulks; Liisa Holsti |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Comparative Study; Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Canadian journal of occupational therapy. Revue canadienne d'ergothérapie Volume: 75 ISSN: 0008-4174 ISO Abbreviation: Can J Occup Ther Publication Date: 2008 Oct |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2008-11-03 Completed Date: 2008-11-24 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0406021 Medline TA: Can J Occup Ther Country: Canada |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 249-54 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Providence Health Care, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. |
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Activities of Daily Living Adolescent Adolescent Behavior* Behavior Therapy* Follow-Up Studies Humans Male Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder* / therapy Time Factors Treatment Outcome Walking |
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