Overview
Obsessive-Compulsive Inventory – Revised (OCI-R) is a widely used, self-report assessment designed to measure the presence and severity of obsessive-compulsive symptoms.
It provides clinicians with a clear understanding of how OCD symptoms affect a client’s daily functioning and supports measurement-based care through reliable symptom tracking over time.
What Does OCI-R Measure?
OCI-R assesses six core dimensions of obsessive-compulsive symptoms:
- Washing
- Checking
- Ordering
- Obsessing
- Hoarding
- Neutralizing
By evaluating multiple symptom domains, OCI-R helps clinicians identify specific OCD symptom patterns, rather than relying on a single overall severity score.
Who Is OCI-R For?
OCI-R is appropriate for:
- Adolescents and adults
It is commonly used by:
- Psychologists and psychotherapists
- Psychiatrists
- Clinical social workers
- Specialty OCD and anxiety clinics
- Outpatient and community mental health services
How OCI-R Is Scored
OCI-R consists of 18 items, each rated on a 5-point Likert scale.
Scoring Method
- Items are scored from 0 to 4
- Subscale scores are calculated for each symptom domain
- A total score reflects overall OCD symptom severity
Higher scores indicate greater symptom distress and impairment.
How OCI-R Is Used
OCI-R may be administered:
- During intake or diagnostic clarification
- At regular intervals to monitor symptom severity
- To assess treatment response over time
Its brief format makes it suitable for routine use without burdening clients, even in high-frequency treatment settings.
Interpreting AUDIT Scores
OCI-R scores help clinicians:
- Identify the severity of obsessive-compulsive symptoms
- Determine which symptom domains are most prominent
- Track symptom change across sessions
- Support treatment planning and progress review
Scores should always be interpreted alongside clinical interviews and functional assessments.
Using OCI-R on Our Platform
When delivered through our platform, OCI-R allows clinicians to:
- Track OCD symptoms across time
- Visualize symptom changes by domain
- Identify early signs of improvement or relapse
- Support collaborative treatment discussions
- Strengthen measurement-based care for OCD treatment
This structured feedback supports more targeted and responsive interventions.
Clinical Considerations
- AUDIT is a screening tool, not a diagnostic measure
- OCI-R is a symptom severity measure, not a diagnostic tool
- Results should be interpreted within the broader clinical context
- Certain symptom domains may fluctuate independently over time
- Regular administration enhances treatment responsiveness
Foa, E. B., Huppert, J. D., Leiberg, S., Langner, R., Kichic, R., Hajcak, G., & Salkovskis, P. M. (2002).
Obsessive-Compulsive Inventory: Development and validation of a short version.
Psychological Assessment, 14(4), 485–496.
Distress related to obsessive-compulsive symptoms.
Yes, including checking, washing, and ordering.
Yes, especially during ERP-based therapy.
18 items.
Adults and adolescents.
No. It measures symptom severity.
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