Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder (OCPD) in Shift / night workers

Key things to know What the evidence shows
How common is it? NE
Is it more common among shift / night workers? Unpredictable schedules conflict with rigidity but don't increase prevalence
Are shift / night workers at higher risk? No
How much higher is the risk? NE
How often can it be missed? High
Does it show up differently among shift / night workers? Yes contextually
How might it look different? Difficulty adapting sleep/work routines; excessive need for predictability may compound schedule disruption
What commonly occurs alongside it? Anxiety; sleep disorders
What can it be confused with? Shift-work sleep disorder; anxiety
Common screening tool OCI-R – Obsessive Compulsive Inventory
Separate screening tool for shift / night workers None
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