Management difficulties in a patient with obsessive-compulsive personality disorder: attention on therapeutic relationship

Authors

  • Md Arifuzzaman MD Resident of Psychiatry, National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), Dhaka, Bangladesh
  • Mekhala Sarkar Associate Professor of Psychiatry, NIMH, Dhaka, Bangladesh
  • Mohammad Muntasir Maruf Assistant Professor of Psychiatry, NIMH, Dhaka, Bangladesh

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3329/bjpsy.v35i2.72224

Keywords:

Obsessive-compulsive personality disorder, Therapeutic relationship, Personality disorder

Abstract

Despite high estimated prevalence, clinical recognition of obsessive-compulsive personality disorder is comparably lower. Multiple treatment options are available but very few data are present supporting their reliability. A case of obsessive-compulsive personality disorder was illustrated here. Diagnosis was made as he was perfectionist, over-conscientious and inflexible about morality, ethics and values, unable to delegate tasks with others, rigid and significantly functionally impaired. Along with pharmacological treatments, psychological interventions including cognitive behavioral therapy, problem solving counselling and family counselling were exercised where an effective therapeutic relationship with the patient was emphasized. Noticeable improvement was achieved thereafter. Further research is necessary regarding the management of the disorder.

Bang J Psychiatry 2021;35(2): 36-38

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Published

2021-12-31

How to Cite

Arifuzzaman, M., Sarkar, M., & Maruf, M. M. (2021). Management difficulties in a patient with obsessive-compulsive personality disorder: attention on therapeutic relationship. Bangladesh Journal of Psychiatry, 35(2), 36–38. https://doi.org/10.3329/bjpsy.v35i2.72224

Issue

Vol. 35 No. 2 (2021)

Section

Case Reports

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