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FAQs
What is the Obsessive-Compulsive Inventory-Revised (OCI-R)?
The OCI-R is a brief, self-report measure of obsessive-compulsive symptoms that assesses distress associated with obsessions and compulsions.
Who developed the OCI-R and when?
Developed by Foa et al. in 2002 as a revision of the original OCI.
What type of assessment is the OCI-R?
It is a self-report questionnaire designed for adults with OCD or subclinical OCD symptoms.
What symptoms does the OCI-R assess?
- Washing/cleaning obsessions and compulsions
- Checking obsessions and compulsions
- Ordering/arranging obsessions and compulsions
- Obsessions (intrusive thoughts)
- Hoarding obsessions and compulsions
- Neutralizing obsessions and compulsions
How many items and what format?
18 items rated on a 5-point scale (0-4) assessing distress and interference.
How is the OCI-R scored?
Total score ranges from 0-72. Subscale scores range from 0-12. Higher scores indicate greater OCD symptom severity.
Who can use the OCI-R?
Adults (18+) with suspected OCD or for research purposes.
What are the strengths of the OCI-R?
Excellent psychometric properties, brief administration, comprehensive symptom coverage, good discriminant validity.
What are the limitations of the OCI-R?
May not capture all OCD symptom presentations, requires reading ability, not diagnostic.