Author:
Daradkeh Tewfik K.,Saad A.
Abstract
BackgroundThe purpose of this study was to examine the reliability and validity of the newly proposed axis V (disabilities) of ICD-10.MethodEighty-six acutely ill men and women were prospectively recruited from the Al Ain psychiatric units, UAE. Both versions of ICD–10, the Clinical Descriptions and Diagnostic Guidelines and the Diagnostic Criteria for Research (DCR) were used for coding axis I psychiatric diagnosis and its grade of severity; the WHO Disability Assessment Schedule was used to assess disabilities.ResultsInter-rater reliability of the DAS items ranged from moderate to good, and axis V ratings correctly predicted 84% of the observed classification on axis I.ConclusionAxis V is a valid measure of disabilities, but is limited by its modest reliability.British Journal of Psychiatry (1994), 165, 683–685
Publisher
Royal College of Psychiatrists
Subject
Psychiatry and Mental health
Cited by
3 articles.
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