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[Historical evolution of catatonia term].

Gerardo Hugo Fasolino1

  • 1Hospital José T. Borda, Buenos Aires, Argentina. gerardo.fasolino@mail.salvador.edu.ar

Vertex (Buenos Aires, Argentina)
|August 23, 2002
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This study traces the historical evolution of the term catatonia, examining its changing definitions and diagnostic criteria across different medical eras and global psychiatric frameworks. It highlights catatonia

Area of Science:

  • Medical History
  • Psychiatry
  • Neurology

Context:

  • The understanding and classification of catatonia have evolved significantly over centuries.
  • Historical medical texts and psychiatric diagnostic manuals reveal shifts in conceptualization.
  • Cross-cultural perspectives, including French and German High Schools, influenced early definitions.

Purpose:

  • To provide a comprehensive historical overview of the term catatonia.
  • To analyze the evolution of catatonia's definition through major medical and psychiatric classifications.
  • To contextualize the current understanding of catatonia within Argentine Psychiatry.

Summary:

  • The term catatonia has a rich history, originating from ancient Greek observations.
  • Its definition and diagnostic criteria have been shaped by influential European psychiatric schools (French and German).

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  • Contemporary classifications like the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fourth Edition (DSM-IV) and the International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision (ICD-10), have refined its place in psychiatric nosology.
  • The paper examines its current standing in Argentine Psychiatry, reflecting global trends.

    • Impact:

    • Offers a historical perspective crucial for understanding current diagnostic practices.
    • Provides insights into the cross-cultural evolution of psychiatric terminology.
    • Establishes a baseline for future research on catatonia in diverse clinical settings, including Argentina.