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A screening test for somatization disorder (hysteria).

E Othmer, C DeSouza

    The American Journal of Psychiatry
    |October 1, 1985
    PubMed
    Summary

    Diagnosing somatization disorder is simplified with a new screening tool. This method assesses only seven symptoms, reducing diagnostic time and improving accuracy for this complex condition.

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    Area of Science:

    • Psychiatry
    • Clinical Psychology
    • Medical Diagnostics

    Background:

    • The diagnosis of somatization disorder, as per DSM-III criteria, involves evaluating 37 specific symptoms.
    • This comprehensive symptom assessment is often time-consuming and impractical in clinical settings.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To develop and validate a brief screening procedure for somatization disorder.
    • To reduce the burden of diagnosis by identifying a minimal set of key symptoms.

    Main Methods:

    • A screening tool was developed using a sample of 85 female psychiatric outpatients with unexplained physical complaints.
    • The tool was validated on an independent sample of 47 patients.
    • The screening focuses on identifying seven specific symptoms, with three required for a preliminary diagnosis.

    Main Results:

    • The developed screening procedure demonstrated high accuracy, ranging from 80% to 90%.
    • This method significantly simplifies the diagnostic process compared to the full DSM-III criteria.

    Conclusions:

    • A brief, seven-symptom screening tool can effectively and accurately identify potential cases of somatization disorder.
    • This approach offers a more efficient alternative for clinicians diagnosing somatization disorder, particularly in outpatient settings.

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