Illness perceptions in people with obsessive-compulsive disorder; A qualitative study
Open Access Peer-reviewed Research Article Rebecca Pedley , Penny Bee , Alison Wearden , Katherine Berry Published: March 20, 2019 https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0213495 Abstract Background Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a serious mental health problem that causes significant impairment and reduced quality of life. Though some substantially benefit from psychological therapies, a substantial proportion of people with OCD disengage from treatment or fail to benefit. Theoretical models such as the Common-Sense Model posit that our management of physical illness depends on our perceptions…
