Standardizing DSM-IV diagnoses: the clinical applications of structured interviews |
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Authors: | Rogers Richard |
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Institution: | Department of Psychology, University of North Texas, Box 311280, Denton, TX 76203-1280, USA. rogersr@unt.edu |
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Abstract: | Psychological assessments of Axis I and Axis II diagnoses are strongly enhanced by the use of structured interviews. Structured interviews standardize the clinical inquiries, sequencing of diagnostic issues, and criterion-based ratings. For a broad range of clinical settings, structured interviews can systematically assess changes in patient status, corroborative data from multiple sources, interrater and test-retest reliability, and diagnostic validity. This article outlines the potential uses of different diagnostic interviews that are tailored for or adapted to specific clinical purposes. |
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