SCID
Also written as: SCID — Structured Clinical Interview for DSM Disorders
Structured Clinical Interview for DSM Disorders, a semi-structured diagnostic interview used to assess psychiatric disorders.
Full Definition
The Structured Clinical Interview for DSM Disorders (SCID) is a widely used diagnostic instrument in psychiatric epidemiology that provides systematic assessment of mental health conditions according to DSM criteria. The SCID exists in multiple versions, including SCID-5-CV for clinician use and SCID-5-RV for research applications. It ensures diagnostic reliability and validity across different studies and populations. The interview format allows for clinical judgment while maintaining standardized questioning, making it particularly valuable in epidemiological studies where accurate case identification is crucial for prevalence and incidence calculations.
Usage
Usage note: Specify the SCID version (e.g., SCID-5-CV, SCID-5-RV) when first mentioned in manuscripts.
In Context
- "Participants underwent SCID interviews to confirm psychiatric diagnoses in the community sample." — Methods section
- "The study used SCID-5-RV rather than self-report measures to ensure diagnostic accuracy." — Research methodology