The Cultural Validity of Diagnostic Psychiatric Measures for Indigenous Australians

ConclusionsFurther validation of the use of diagnostic instruments in Indigenous Australians is needed so that the prevalence of psychiatric disorders in this population can be accurately determined. In addition, practitioners working with Indigenous Australians should have some training in cultural awareness or competence, and consider the cultural appropriateness of diagnostic tools when applied to this population.
Source: Australian Psychologist - Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Tags: Review article Source Type: research