OCDvel
OCDvel is a theoretical framework used in psychology to characterize the temporal dynamics of obsessive-compulsive symptoms. The name combines OCD with velocity, indicating an emphasis on the rate of change or fluctuation of symptoms over time. In this framework, researchers model symptom intensity as a time-varying signal and quantify features such as peak intensity, frequency of episodes, and the speed with which symptoms escalate or abate.
Implementation often uses data from ecological momentary assessment, digital diaries, or sensor-based monitoring. Variables include baseline
History: The term is used in some scholarly discussions as a proposed dynamic model for OCD symptomatology;
Criticism and limitations include questions of empirical validity, measurement burden, and privacy concerns; potential benefits include
See also: digital phenotyping, ecological momentary assessment, dynamic systems modeling, psychiatry.