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International experience with DSM-III.

J E Mezzich, H Fabrega, A C Mezzich

    The Journal of Nervous and Mental Disease
    |December 1, 1985
    PubMed
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    International experts found the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, third edition (DSM-III) highly useful, despite some category definition challenges. Recommendations focus on improving evaluation and validation for future diagnostic systems.

    Area of Science:

    • Psychiatry
    • Mental Health Diagnostics
    • International Health

    Background:

    • The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, third edition (DSM-III) represented a significant advancement in psychiatric diagnosis.
    • International adoption and utility of DSM-III required investigation.
    • The World Psychiatric Association facilitated this global consultation.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To assess the international experience and utility of the DSM-III among expert diagnosticians.
    • To identify challenges and gather recommendations for improving diagnostic systems.

    Main Methods:

    • A mail consultation survey was conducted.
    • 175 expert diagnosticians from 52 countries participated.
    • Respondents were nominated by their national psychiatric associations.

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    Main Results:

    • 72% of participants used DSM-III, comparable to the International Classification of Diseases, ninth revision (ICD-9) at 77%.
    • DSM-III was perceived as considerably more useful than ICD-9.
    • Key difficulties included unclear category boundaries/definitions and insufficient categories.

    Conclusions:

    • DSM-III demonstrated significant international utility and acceptance.
    • Recommendations for future diagnostic systems emphasize improved patient evaluation, enhanced multiaxial diagnosis, and empirical validation.