Obsessive and compulsive symptoms in elderly: A litterature review

Introduction Obsessive compulsive symptoms may occur at any age. It was studied extensively in the youth contratry to elderly that usually suffer for other health issues leading misdiagnosis. Objectives We aim through this study discover particularities of OCD . Methods Our literature review based on PubMed interface and adapted 2 databases: Science Direct Google Scholar using following combination ( obsessive disorder [MeSH terms]) OR (OCD AND (elderly (dementia terms]). Results revealed 39 articles from which we selected 4 articles. found aged adults over than 50 years experience mostly somatic symptoms, religiosity, moral scrupulosity as thoughts. also can a primary older women, whereas men it either persists from, younger or arises context another psychiatric medical The relationship between Obsessional illness, brain mechanisms Cognitive disorders are not fully understood. Indeed, noted relative Impairment executive function with stressing link cognitive impairment. Moreover, Obessive worsen functioning Conclusions presence be described condition related organic mental particular dementia. physiopathology remains unclear therefore further studies needed better understanding management. Disclosure Interest None Declared