Table 1.
Baseline data of patients with obsessive compulsive disorder treated with cognitive behaviour therapy. Values are number (%) unless stated otherwise
| Characteristic | Treatment delivered by telephone (n=36) | Treatment delivered face to face (n=36) |
|---|---|---|
| Mean age (SD) | 33.4 (9) | 30.4 (10) |
| Mean duration of obsessive compulsive disorder in years (SD) | 15.3 (11) | 14.9 (11) |
| Marital status: | ||
| Married | 15 (42) | 12 (33) |
| Single, widowed, or divorced | 16 (44) | 15 (42) |
| Cohabiting | 5 (14) | 9 (36) |
| Sex: | ||
| Female | 20 (56%) | 23 (61) |
| Male | 16 (44) | 13 (25) |
| Employment: | ||
| Employed | 25 (69) | 22 (66) |
| Unemployed | 9 (25) | 10 (28) |
| Other | 2 (6) | 4 (11) |
| Treatment site: | ||
| Stockport | 20 (56) | 19 (53) |
| Macclesfield | 16 (44) | 17 (47) |
| Treatment history: | ||
| Past psychological treatment for obsessive compulsive disorder | 14 (39) | 11 (31) |
| Past psychological treatment for other mental health disorder | 14 (39) | 14 (39) |
| Past drug treatment for obsessive compulsive disorder | 19 (53) | 17 (47) |
| Currently taking antidepressants | 22 (61) | 15 (42) |