The importance of harmonising diagnostic criteria sets for pathological grief
Publication date
2021-09
Authors
Lenferink, Lonneke I.M.
Boelen, Paul
Smid, Geert E.
Paap, Muirne C S
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Abstract
Five diagnostic criteria sets for pathological grief are currently used in research. Studies evaluating their performance indicate that it is not justified to generalise findings regarding prevalence rates and predictive validity across studies using different diagnostic criteria of pathological grief. We provide recommendations to move the bereavement field forward.
Keywords
DSM-5, ICD-11, Persistent complex bereavement disorder, complicated grief, prolonged grief disorder, Psychiatry and Mental health, SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
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Lenferink, L I M, Boelen, P A, Smid, G E & Paap, M C S 2021, 'The importance of harmonising diagnostic criteria sets for pathological grief', British Journal of Psychiatry, vol. 219, no. 3, pp. 473 - 476. https://doi.org/10.1192/bjp.2019.240