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DSM-IV field trial: testing a new proposal for somatization disorder

S H Yutzy1, C R Cloninger, S B Guze

  • 1Department of Psychiatry, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO 63110.

The American Journal of Psychiatry
|January 1, 1995
PubMed
Summary

The proposed DSM-IV strategy accurately diagnoses somatization disorder, showing high concordance with existing criteria. This simpler method does not require specialized rater expertise for effective use.

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Area of Science:

  • Psychiatry
  • Mental Health Diagnostics

Background:

  • Somatization disorder diagnosis has evolved through multiple criteria sets.
  • Evaluating new diagnostic strategies is crucial for clinical utility and consistency.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess a proposed diagnostic strategy for somatization disorder for potential inclusion in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 4th Edition (DSM-IV).

Main Methods:

  • A collaborative field trial involving 353 female subjects across five sites.
  • Utilized a novel instrument combining criteria from DSM-IV, DSM-III, DSM-III-R, Perley-Guze, and ICD-10.
  • Subjects were recruited from psychiatry, internal medicine, and family practice services.

Main Results:

  • High concordance observed between the proposed DSM-IV strategy and DSM-III-R, Perley-Guze, and DSM-III criteria.

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  • The ICD-10 criteria demonstrated poor agreement with other evaluated sets.
  • Rater experience and race did not significantly impact case identification using the DSM-IV criteria.

    • Conclusions:

    • The DSM-IV diagnostic strategy offers an accurate and simplified approach to identifying somatization disorder.
    • The proposed method is user-friendly and does not necessitate specialized expertise for accurate application.