Use of Eye-Tracking Technology in Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

Abstract

Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is characterized by obsessions and compulsions that limit functionality and cause significant problems in individuals' work, social, and family lives. In addition to psychological and physical symptoms, OCD also causes impairments in cognitive functions. The methods used in research to understand the underlying causes of these impairments and to develop appropriate treatment approaches have evolved with technological advancements in the last years. One of the methods that has gained popularity in recent years is eye-tracking technology, which is considered an effective tool for examining cognitive functions (attention, response inhibition, visuospatial abilities etc.). Eye-tracking technology measures the position, movements, and changes in the pupil of the eye. This study reviews the current literature on the use of eye-tracking technology in OCD. It includes 14 studies that used eye-tracking method to assess various cognitive functions in individuals with OCD. The findings suggest that eye-tracking technology can be effective in overcoming the challenges posed by the heterogeneous nature of OCD, provides more objective data, and supports findings from traditional neuropsychological tests.

Keywords

• Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
• Eye-Tracking Technology
• Eye Movements
• Cognitive Functions

Obsesif Kompulsif Bozuklukta Göz-İzleme Teknolojisi Kullanımı

Abstract

Obsesif-kompulsif bozukluk (OKB), bireylerin iş, sosyal ve aile yaşantılarında ciddi problemlere yol açan, işlevselliklerini sınırlayan obsesyonlar ve kompulsiyonlarla karakterize edilen bir bozukluktur. OKB, psikolojik ve bedensel semptomlara ek olarak bilişsel işlevlerde de bozulmalara neden olabilmektedir. Bu bozuklukların temel nedenlerini anlamak ve uygun tedavi yöntemleri geliştirmek amacıyla kullanılan araştırma yöntemleri, teknolojinin ilerlemesiyle birlikte çeşitlenmektedir. Son yıllarda bilişsel işlevleri (dikkat, tepki ketleme, görsel-uzamsal yetenekler gibi ) incelemede etkili bir araç olarak görülen göz-izleme teknolojisi bu alanda giderek yaygınlaşmaktadır. Göz-izleme teknolojisi, göz konumu, hareketleri ve göz bebeği değişimlerini ölçme yeteneğine sahiptir. Bu çalışma, OKB’de göz-izleme yönteminin kullanımını ele alan güncel literatürdeki araştırmaları incelemektedir. Araştırmada, OKB’de farklı bilişsel işlevlerin göz-izleme cihazı ile ölçümlendiği 14 makale değerlendirilmiştir. Sonuçlar, göz-izleme teknolojisinin OKB’nin heterojen yapısına bağlı araştırma zorluklarını aşmada etkili olabileceğini, daha objektif veriler sağladığını ve geleneksel nöropsikolojik testlerle elde edilen bulguları desteklediğini göstermektedir.

Keywords

• Obsesif-Kompulsif Bozukluk
• Göz-İzleme Teknolojisi
• Göz Hareketleri
• Bilişsel İşlevler

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