Assessing obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD): A review of self-report measures

Approximately 2–2.5% of the adult population suffers from obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) as defined by the DSM, while many people in the general population experience subclinical symptoms. The disorder is both a public health concern and causes significant impairment in functioning for the individual. Measuring OCD is complicated by its own heterogeneity and its high diagnostic comorbidity with other mental disorders. Improving assessment...