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  Australian and New Zealand Journal of PsychiatryVolume 40 Issue 2, Pages 114 - 120 Published Online: 14 Feb 2006 © 2006 The Authors; Journal compilation © 2006 The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists
Abstract | References | Full Text: HTML, PDF (Size: 82K) | Related Articles | Citation Tracking  Obsessive–compulsive spectrum of disorders: a defensible construct? Katharine A. Phillips, Professor
Copyright 2006 The Authors Journal compilation © 2006 Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists KEYWORDS body dysmorphic disorder • hypochondriasis • obsessive–compulsive disorder • obsessive–compulsive spectrum • trichotillomania Australian and New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry 2006; 40:114–120 ABSTRACTObjective: To explore critically whether there is a robust basis for the concept of an obsessive–compulsive (OC) spectrum of disorders, and if so, which disorders should be included. Method: Selective literature review concentrating on three proposed members of the OC spectrum, namely body dysmorphic disorder, hypochondriasis and trichotillomania. Results: Obsessive–compulsive disorder (OCD) itself is a heterogeneous condition or group of conditions, and this needs to be appreciated in any articulation of a 'spectrum' of OC disorders. The basis for 'membership' of the spectrum is inconsistent and varied, with varying level of support for inclusion in the putative spectrum. Conclusion: A more fruitful approach may be to consider behaviours and dimensions in OCD and OC spectrum disorders, and that this should be encompassed in further developments of the OC spectrum model. Received 18 April 2005; accepted 16 May 2005. |  |
