Comparing the Effectiveness of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy and Metacognitive Therapy on Resilience and Quality of Life in Patients with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

The purpose of the present study was to compare the effectiveness of cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and metacognitive therapy (MCT) on resilience and quality of life in patients with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD).  The research method was quasi-experimental with a pre-test, post-test, and follow-up design with a control group. The statistical population of the research was all patients with OCD referring to several counseling centers in Tehran. Among them, 45 patients with low scores in resilience and quality of life were selected and randomly assigned to three groups: CBT, MCT, and a control group. For the first experimental group, CBT was implemented, and for the second experimental group, MCT was applied. The control group did not undergo any intervention during the research. Connor and Resilience Scale (2003) and Ware and Sherbourne Quality of Life Scale (2003) were used to collect data. Analysis of variance with repeated measures was used to analyze the data.  The results showed that both CBT and MCT were effective in increasing resilience and quality of life in patients with OCD (p<0.01), and the effectiveness of CBT in improving resilience was higher than that of MCT.  Based on the findings, the use of CBT and MCT is recommended to increase resilience and quality of life in patients with OCD.