OCI-R
Obsessive-Compulsive Inventory-Revised
The Obsessive-Compulsive Inventory-Revised (OCI-R) is a 18-item ocd assessment for adults. It typically takes about 6 minutes to complete, producing a total score from 0 to 72 where higher scores indicate greater symptom severity.
18
6 min
adult
0–72
About the OCI-R
The Obsessive-Compulsive Inventory-Revised (OCI-R) is a 18-item ocd assessment for adults. It typically takes about 6 minutes to complete, producing a total score from 0 to 72 where higher scores indicate greater symptom severity.
First published in 2002 by Foa EB, Huppert JD, Leiberg S, Langner R, Kichic R, Hajcak G, Salkovskis PM, the OCI-R is free to use for clinical and research purposes with attribution. With Psyche Assess you can send the OCI-R to clients online, score it automatically, and generate a clinician-ready report in seconds.
What it measures
OCI-R questions
- 1
I have saved up so many things that they get in the way.
hoarding - 2
I check things more often than necessary.
checking - 3
I get upset if objects are not arranged properly.
ordering - 4
I feel compelled to count while I am doing things.
neutralizing - 5
I find it difficult to touch an object when I know it has been touched by strangers or certain people.
washing - 6
I find it difficult to control my own thoughts.
obsessing - 7
I collect things I do not need.
hoarding - 8
I repeatedly check doors, windows, drawers, etc.
checking - 9
I get upset if others change the way I have arranged things.
ordering - 10
I feel I have to repeat certain numbers.
neutralizing - 11
I sometimes have to wash or clean myself simply because I feel contaminated.
washing - 12
I am upset by unpleasant thoughts that come into my mind against my will.
obsessing - 13
I avoid throwing things away because I am afraid I might need them later.
hoarding - 14
I repeatedly check gas and water taps and light switches after turning them off.
checking - 15
I need things to be arranged in a particular order.
ordering - 16
I feel there are good and bad numbers.
neutralizing - 17
I wash my hands more often and longer than necessary.
washing - 18
I frequently get nasty thoughts and have difficulty in getting rid of them.
obsessing
Items reproduced from a documented, freely usable source. Item wording is preserved exactly as published.
Scoring & interpretation
| Range | Band | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|
| 0–20 | Below threshold | Below the screening cutoff (21). |
| 21–72 | Probable OCD | Score ≥21 — clinically significant; further OCD assessment recommended. |
Higher scores indicate greater symptom severity.
Frequently asked questions
How many items does the OCI-R have?
The OCI-R has 18 items and takes about 6 minutes to complete.
How is the OCI-R scored?
Item responses are summed for a total score from 0 to 72, where higher scores indicate greater severity. Totals fall into the interpretive bands shown above.
Is the OCI-R free to use?
The OCI-R is free to use for clinical and research purposes provided the authors are credited and the item wording is not altered.
Who is the OCI-R for?
The OCI-R is designed for adult and is used by clinicians, researchers, and integrated-care teams.
Source & references
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