Obsessive–compulsive Personality Disorder

Obsessive–compulsive personality disorder (OCPD) is characterized by pervasive preoccupation with orderliness, perfectionism, and control at the expense of flexibility and efficiency. Etiology involves genetic factors, temperament, and early environmental influences. Clinically, patients demonstrate rigidity, excessive attention to rules, moralistic attitudes, and interpersonal difficulties. Diagnosis is clinical, based on DSM-5 criteria, with chronic patterns causing functional impairment. Management primarily involves psychotherapy, particularly cognitive-behavioral interventions, focusing on flexibility, decision-making, and coping skills.