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A Perturbação Obsessivo-Compulsiva (POC) é caracterizada pela presença de obsessões
persistentes e indesejados, que tomam a forma de pensamentos intrusivos. Estes levam a
ansiedade generalizada e/ou compulsões que tomam a forma de atos repetitivos para aliviar
a ansiedade. Um indivíduo que a possua, sente-se impulsionado a realizar comportamentos
repetitivos em resposta a uma obsessão.
Associada a uma qualidade de vida reduzida, assim como a altos níveis de prejuízo social e
profissional, a POC traz consigo pensamentos e preocupações que vão para além do racional.
Neste projeto propõe-se a criação de uma aplicação móvel destinada a portadores da
Perturbação Obsessivo-Compulsiva, cujo principal objetivo é reduzir a ansiedade provocada
pela mesma.
Apesar de já existirem aplicações móveis para o tratamento da POC, tornava-se necessário
colmatar algumas das suas lacunas, tais como a falta de uma experiência mais personalizável
e a ligação entre diferentes funcionalidades.
Após a revisão da literatura e a realização de uma investigação de suporte a este projeto,
concebeu-se, como produto final, a app SOS OCD, que se destaca pelas suas diferentes
funcionalidades e por se conseguir adaptar a cada utilizador e utilizar os seus sintomas como
exercícios.
Pretende-se que esta aplicação móvel seja utilizada de forma livre pelos utilizadores com
POC, mas que possa também ser utilizada como estratégia complementar na terapêutica a
aplicar a este tipo de perturbação, sem que substitua, contudo, as terapias existentes.
ABSTRACT: Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is characterized by the presence of persistent and unwanted obsessions, which take the form of intrusive thoughts. These lead to widespread anxiety and/or compulsions which take the form of repetitive acts to relieve anxiety. An individual who carries it, feels the urge to perform repetitive behaviors in response to an obsession. Associated with a reduced quality of life, as well as with high levels of social and professional prejudice, OCD brings with its thoughts and concerns that go beyond the rational. This project proposes the creation of a mobile application aimed at people with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, whose main purpose is to reduce the anxiety caused by it. Although mobile applications already exist for the treatment of OCD, it was necessary to fill some of its gaps, such as the lack of a more customizable experience and the connection between different functionalities. After the literature review and a research supporting this project, the SOS OCD app was conceived as a final product and it stands out for its different functionalities and for being able to adapt to each user and use its symptoms as exercises. It is intended that this mobile application can be used freely by users with OCD, but it can also be used as a complementary strategy in the therapy to be applied to this type of disorder, without, however, replacing existing therapies.
ABSTRACT: Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is characterized by the presence of persistent and unwanted obsessions, which take the form of intrusive thoughts. These lead to widespread anxiety and/or compulsions which take the form of repetitive acts to relieve anxiety. An individual who carries it, feels the urge to perform repetitive behaviors in response to an obsession. Associated with a reduced quality of life, as well as with high levels of social and professional prejudice, OCD brings with its thoughts and concerns that go beyond the rational. This project proposes the creation of a mobile application aimed at people with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, whose main purpose is to reduce the anxiety caused by it. Although mobile applications already exist for the treatment of OCD, it was necessary to fill some of its gaps, such as the lack of a more customizable experience and the connection between different functionalities. After the literature review and a research supporting this project, the SOS OCD app was conceived as a final product and it stands out for its different functionalities and for being able to adapt to each user and use its symptoms as exercises. It is intended that this mobile application can be used freely by users with OCD, but it can also be used as a complementary strategy in the therapy to be applied to this type of disorder, without, however, replacing existing therapies.
Description
Trabalho de projeto apresentado à Escola Superior de Comunicação Social como parte dos requisitos para obtenção de grau de mestre em Audiovisual e Multimédia.
Keywords
Perturbação Obsessivo-Compulsiva Ansiedade Aplicações móveis Design de interação Gamificação Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder Anxiety Mobile applications Interaction design, Gamification
Citation
Pinto, R.H.C. (2021). SOS OCD: Aplicação móvel de apoio à Perturbação Obsessivo-Compulsiva. [Trabalho de projeto de mestrado, Escola Superior de Comunicação Social]. Repositório Científico do Instituto Politécnico de Lisboa. http://hdl.handle.net/10400.21/13112
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Instituto Politécnico de Lisboa, Escola Superior de Comunicação Social