Evaluation and Treatment Outcomes Several methods can be used to measure the response to treatment. including nursing care: changes in Y-Bocs score or other rating scales, remission of presenting symptoms, and the ability to complete activities of daily living. The patient should be able to participate in social or group activities with a degree of comfort and without self-harming or aggressive intent. He or she should also be able to demonstrate common knowledge of OCD by describing its symptoms, biologic basis, and treatment.