OCD patients that are referred to the AUMC often had previous treatments that were insufficiently effective. Reasons for this can relate to the severity of OCD problems, or to a wider range of (comorbid) problems in their lives. These problems are often said to be more complex, however, little is known on the patients perspective on their problems and treatments.
This project aims to better understand from a patient perspective the problems OCD patients encounter in their lives that include, but are not limited to, their OCD symptoms, as well as how they have experienced the treatment they received for their problems. With this understanding we aim to better understand and attune to the needs of OCD patients in our treatment facility.

The project consists of two studies.
In the first study qualitative interviews are held with 11 OCD patients after finishing CBT day treatment on problems they encounter in their lives and their experience of CBT treatment
In the second study patients with OCD and personality disorders who participated in personality focus group therapy treatment (schema therapy and brief psychodynamic psychotherapy) are asked for a qualitative interview on how treatment has affected their perspective on themselves, their relation with others, and their OCD problems.