Examining the diagnostic utility of the DSM ‐5 PTSD symptoms among male and female returning veterans

ConclusionsICD‐11 PTSD criteria demonstrate neither greater diagnostic specificity nor reduced rates of comorbidity relative to DSM‐5 criteria and, as such, do not perform as intended. Modifications to existing symptoms or new symptoms may improve differential diagnosis.

Source: Depression and Anxiety - July 1, 2017 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Jonathan D. Green, Anthony Annunziata, Sarah E. Kleiman, Michelle J. Bovin, Aaron M. Harwell, Annie M.L. Fox, Shimrit K. Black, Paula P. Schnurr, Darren W. Holowka, Raymond C. Rosen, Terence M. Keane, Brian P. Marx Tags: RESEARCH ARTICLE Source Type: research