Title of Journal Article
Obsessive–Compulsive Disorder
Title of Journal
The New England Journal of Medicine
Volume 350 Date 1/15/04 Page Number(s) 259-265
· What organization is responsible for publishing the journal you chose?
- J H QUILLEN COLL OF MEDICINE
· What is your overall evaluation of this article?
_____Poor ______Fair ______Good X Very Good _____Excellent
· Why did you choose to review this particular article?
-I will be conducting research on Obsessive Compulsive Disorders.
· How would you rate this article as a tool for teaching a student about cardiopulmonary physiology, radiography, or another allied health specialty?
Students: ____Poor ____Fair X Good _____Very Good _____Excellent
Teachers: ____Poor X Fair ____Good _____Very Good _____Excellent
Patients: ____Poor ____Fair _____Good X Very Good _____Excellent
· Comment on the readability of this article.
-Very easy to read and comprehend.
· Course Topics covered:
This topic didn’t refer to any course topics that had been discussed due to the fact that it deals with the research topic.
· Brief Summary:
“A 33-year-old woman presents with a seven-year history of hand washing for two to six hours a day, as well as urges to check doors and stoves extensively before leaving her home. Her life is restricted, and her family members are upset about her behavior. How should she be evaluated and treated?”
This article deals with patients who have been diagnosed with OCD, also known as, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. It discusses the background of the disorder giving the reader a better understanding of the disorder. The article deals with clinical practice; therefore, it gives information on the treatment that a person diagnosed with this disorder can undergo.
· Identify and attempt to explain three (3) terms, procedures or concepts that were unfamiliar to you when reviewing this article.
cognitive–behavioral therapy- a form of psychotherapy that deal with behaviors.
placebo-controlled- an inactive substance given to one group of contributors.
serotonin-reuptake inhibitors- type of drug that acts as a reuptake inhibitor for the neurotransmitter serotonin.
· Detail the strengths/weaknesses of this article.
Strengths- Readable, comprehensible, good background information.
As for weaknesses, I did not think that this article was weak in any way. As stated earlier, it was a very readable article. It was well-written and easy to understand.
· How might this article be useful to you in your further studies and career?
Since I am considering a career in Ultrasound, this article could be of great importance if I encounter a patient with this disorder.
· Does the article include a list of references/citations that can be used to find more information on the topics they cover?
Yes
Your Name: Scarlett Hall Date: 10/3/2011