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In the shadows of OCD : Jordanian patients' experiences during the COVID ‐19 quarantine
Accessible Summary What Is Known on the Subject? The COVID‐19 pandemic has brought new sources of stress and challenges for people dealing with obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD). What the Paper Adds to Existing Knowledge? The study uncovered the unique experiences of Jordanian patients with OCD du...
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| Published in: | Journal of psychiatric and mental health nursing 2024-08 |
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| Main Authors: | , , , , |
| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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| Summary: | Accessible Summary What Is Known on the Subject? The COVID‐19 pandemic has brought new sources of stress and challenges for people dealing with obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD). What the Paper Adds to Existing Knowledge? The study uncovered the unique experiences of Jordanian patients with OCD during the COVID‐19 pandemic, revealing three main themes: Navigating Constraints: The Dual Pathways of Social Engagement and Avoidance, estranging family attachments and shifting OCD landscapes. Family dynamics played a significant role, with some families unintentionally exacerbating OCD symptoms through excessive accommodation, while others openly expressed irritation, both contributing to worsened symptoms. The research unveiled a notable deficiency in the availability of professional mental health support for individuals with OCD throughout the pandemic. What Are the Implications for Practice? Accessible and culturally appropriate e‐mental health interventions can bridge the gap in mental health support, especially during crises like the pandemic. It is crucial to involve family members in the treatment process to address family dynamics that may either support or hinder recovery among patients with OCD. Abstract Introduction Pandemics, like COVID‐19, can significantly harm the mental well‐being and overall quality of life for individuals and their families. Those with pre‐existing mental conditions, especially obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), are more vulnerable to negative psychosocial effects since the fear of being infected or transmitting infection to others are some of the main characteristics of the illness. There is a need for a nuanced understanding of the personal, social and cultural experiences of people with OCD within their specific psychosocial context. Aim To explore how Jordanian patients with OCD experienced their illness during COVID‐19. Method A descriptive phenomenological design using semi‐structured interviews with a purposive sample of 12 patients diagnosed with OCD and experiencing different types of OCD symptoms. Data were analysed thematically, and reported based on the critical appraisal skills programme (CASP) checklist for qualitative studies. Results Three main themes emerged: (1) Navigating Constraints: The Dual Pathways of Social Engagement and Avoidance (seeking solace through social interaction and embracing quarantine as an opportunity for social avoidance); (2) Estranging family attachments (enforcing proximity and str |
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| ISSN: | 1351-0126 1365-2850 1365-2850 |
| DOI: | 10.1111/jpm.13096 |