A Comparison of DSM-II and DSM-III in the Diagnosis of Childhood Psychiatric Disorders
- 1 October 1979
- journal article
- research article
- Published by American Medical Association (AMA) in Archives of General Psychiatry
- Vol. 36 (11) , 1223-1226
- https://doi.org/10.1001/archpsyc.1979.01780110077009
Abstract
• A major feature of DSM-III is its multiaxial format. One purpose of this study was to examine the purported advantages of a multiaxial system as compared to those of a multicategory system, eg, DSM-II. We found that the multiaxial system led to a more complete and reliable diagnosis of complex clinical cases. Concomitant medical disorder and psychosocial stressors were coded with high levels of interrater agreement. We conclude that the multiaxial framework is a major strength of DSM-III.Keywords
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