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  • Psychiatry and Mental Health
  • Clinical Psychology
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Adjustment disorders are frequently diagnosed in civilian and military populations.
  • Despite high prevalence, research on adjustment disorders remains limited.
  • Existing knowledge gaps impede the development of evidence-based treatments.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To systematically identify and prioritize research gaps in adjustment disorders.
  • To guide future research directions for enhanced understanding and intervention.
  • To inform researchers and policymakers on critical areas needing investigation.

Main Methods:

  • Systematic methodology employed to identify research needs.
  • Utilized authoritative reports and subject-matter expert literature reviews.
  • Stakeholder assessments prioritized identified research gaps.

Main Results:

  • 254 potential research needs were initially identified.
  • 11 prioritized research gaps were finalized.
  • Gaps span foundational science, epidemiology, etiology, prevention, screening, treatment, and services research.

Conclusions:

  • Significant need for basic science research, including diagnostic clarity and valid assessment measures.
  • Resolving foundational questions is crucial before developing effective interventions.
  • Further research is vital to understand adjustment disorder trajectories and improve clinical outcomes.