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Dr Ilenia Pampaloni

Key components for a holistic assessment of OCD. A compass for OCD sufferers

Broadcast live on Saturday 9th November 2024

Speaker

Dr Ilenia Pampaloni, Consultant Psychiatrist at National and Trust wide OCD/BDD Service.
The presentation will be facilitated by a member of the OCD-UK team.

Presentation subject

This presentation will outline the essential elements of a holistic OCD assessment as described in the "Global OCD Assessment" paper, with a focus on empowering service users to effectively navigate their treatment within the NHS. The session will cover:

Ideal Assessment Model: We will detail the components of a holistic OCD assessment, emphasizing the importance of various psychometric tools and a multidisciplinary approach. Although ideal, we acknowledge the challenges faced within the NHS system.

Empowering OCD sufferers: Attendees will learn how to actively engage in their assessment processes. This includes understanding what information to present to healthcare providers, essential questions to ask, and how to advocate for comprehensive care.

Participants will gain a deeper understanding of the holistic assessment process for OCD and learn strategies to enhance their interactions with healthcare professionals, with the view of improving their treatment outcomes and access to service.

Reference: Pampaloni I, Marriott S, Pessina E, Fisher C, Govender A, Mohamed H, Chandler A, Tyagi H, Morris L, Pallanti S. The global assessment of OCD. Compr Psychiatry. 2022 Oct;118:152342. doi: 10.1016/j.comppsych.2022.152342. Epub 2022 Aug 6. Erratum in: Compr Psychiatry. 2024 Nov;135:152518. doi: 10.1016/j.comppsych.2024.152518. PMID: 36007341.

About the speaker

Dr Ilenia Pampaloni is the Consultant Psychiatrist and Clinical Lead for the National OCD/BDD Service at Springfield Hospital, London. Since her training in Psychiatry in Italy, she had a passion and a special interest in understanding and helping those affected by OCD and moved to England in 2007 to develop her knowledge in OCD working in Hertfordshire Specialist Service and later on in South West London and St Georges.

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