Pediatric Somatic Symptom Disorder: An Overview

The definition of somatoform disorders in the psychiatric community has been debated for more than 40 years.1 Prior to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, fifth edition (DSM-5),2 diagnostic criteria had extensive overlap that likely affected the ability to measure the incidence and prevalence of somatoform disorders, especially among children and adolescents.3DSM-5 includes somatic symptom disorder (SSD) and functional neurological symptom disorder (previously known as conversion disorder) with an emphasis on somatization as disruptive and recurrent physical distress

Source: Research in gerontological nursing - October 10, 2017 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Neha Sharma, DO Source Type: research