Augmenting treatment of obsessive-compulsive disorder with Antonovsky's sense of coherence theory

TOPIC: The complex nature of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) necessitates a multifaceted approach to treatment. PURPOSE: To examine Antonovsky's sense of coherence theory as a framework for psychotherapy to optimize treatment for individuals with OCD. SOURCES: Selective literature review. CONCLUSIONS: Antonovsky's sense of coherence theory provides a theoretical framework for understanding the multiple pathways by which cognitive behavioral therapy can maintain and improve outcomes for people struggling with OCD.