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Psychiatric comorbidity: is more less?

Harold Alan Pincus1, James D Tew, Michael B First

  • 1Department of Psychiatry, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Pittsburgh, PA, USA.

World Psychiatry : Official Journal of the World Psychiatric Association (WPA)
|April 25, 2006
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The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) and International Classification of Diseases (ICD) revisions have increased psychiatric comorbidity diagnoses. Current maximal diagnosis may not be optimal, especially in resource-limited settings.

Area of Science:

  • Psychiatry
  • Mental Health Diagnostics
  • Nosology

Background:

  • Increasing prevalence of psychiatric comorbidity with successive DSM and ICD revisions.
  • Atheoretical diagnostic approaches encourage multiple diagnoses, potentially leading to 'maximal' rather than 'optimal' comorbidity.
  • Limited capacity in some health systems, particularly in developing countries, to capture comprehensive diagnostic information.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To examine the evolution of diagnostic systems and understand the rise of comorbid psychiatric diagnoses.
  • To explore alternative diagnostic frameworks for addressing psychiatric comorbidity.
  • To identify future challenges for the DSM and ICD.

Main Methods:

  • Historical analysis of diagnostic system evolution (DSM and ICD).

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  • Review of current diagnostic strategies and their implications.
  • Consideration of alternative diagnostic approaches: dimensional systems, hierarchies, and mixed categories.

    • Main Results:

    • Diagnostic systems increasingly permit multiple diagnoses, contributing to higher comorbidity rates.
    • The 'maximal' comorbidity approach may not align with clinical utility or resource availability.
    • Alternative diagnostic models offer potential solutions for managing complex presentations.

    Conclusions:

    • The evolution of diagnostic manuals has facilitated the recognition of psychiatric comorbidity.
    • Rethinking diagnostic strategies is crucial for optimal patient care and system efficiency.
    • Future revisions of DSM and ICD must address the challenges of comorbidity in diverse healthcare contexts.