Yale-Brown Obsessive Compulsive Scale (Y-BOCS) Assessment.pdf

## Patient Y-BOCS Summary

This summary details the patient's responses on the Yale-Brown Obsessive Compulsive Scale (Y-BOCS).

I. Obsessions (Questions 1-5)

Time Occupied by Obsessive Thoughts (Question 1): 3 (Greater than 3 to 8 hours/day)
Interference Due to Obsessions (Question 2): 2 (Definite interference with social or occupational performance, but still manageable)
Distress Associated with Obsessions (Question 3): 3 (Very disturbing)
Resistance Against Obsessions (Question 4): 2 (Make some effort to resist)
Degree of Control Over Obsessions (Question 5): 2 (Sometimes able to stop or divert obsessions)

II. Compulsions (Questions 6-10)

Time Spent Performing Compulsive Behaviors (Question 6): 4 (More than 8 hours/day, or near constant performance of compulsive behaviors)
Interference Due to Compulsions (Question 7): 2 (Definite interference with social or occupational performance, but still manageable)
Distress Associated with Compulsive Behavior (Question 8): 3 (Prominent and very disturbing increase in anxiety if compulsions interrupted)
Resistance Against Compulsions (Question 9): 2 (Make some effort to resist)
Degree of Control Over Compulsions (Question 10): 3 (Rarely successful in stopping or dismissing compulsions, can only divert attention with difficulty)

III. Target Symptoms List:

Based on the patient's responses, the following target symptoms are indicated:

Cleaning/Washing Compulsions: Excessive handwashing and showering
Checking Compulsions: Checking locks, appliances, and for harm to self and others
Repeating Rituals: Need to repeat routine activities (e.g., going in/out of doors)
Counting Compulsions: Unspecified
* Hoarding/Collecting Compulsions: Piling up old newspapers and sorting through garbage (distinguished from hobbies or sentimental value)

IV. Total Score: 23 (Suggestive of moderate to severe OCD based on Y-BOCS criteria).