DSM-IV: Diagnosis of children with traumatic brain injury

Article type: Research Article

Authors: Patrick, P.D.^{; *} | Rice, S. | Hostler, S.L.

Affiliations: Kluge Children's Rehabilitation Center, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA, USA

Correspondence: [*] Address for correspondence: Peter D. Patrick, Ph.D., 2270 Ivy Road, Charlottesville, VA 22903, USA. Tel.: +1 434 924 5411; E-mail: PDP2n@Virginia.Edu

Abstract: This paper reviews the strengths and limitations of the DSM-IV in the diagnosis of children with Traumatic Brain Injury. The authors compare the DSM-IV diagnostic characteristics for effective classification and decision making in children with TBI. The DSM IV multiaxial approach can be useful in patients with brain injury because medical considerations can be incorporated with the diagnosis, along with standard mental health factors.

Keywords: children, brain injury, TBI, DSM-IV, psychopathology, mental status

DOI: 10.3233/NRE-2002-17205

Journal: NeuroRehabilitation, vol. 17, no. 2, pp. 123-129, 2002