DSM-5-TR
Also written as: DSM-5-TR — Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition, Text Revision
The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition, Text Revision - the primary classification system for mental disorders in psychiatric research.
Full Definition
The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition, Text Revision (DSM-5-TR) is the authoritative guide published by the American Psychiatric Association for diagnosing mental health conditions. It provides standardized criteria, codes, and terminology essential for psychiatric research studies, ensuring consistency in patient classification and data collection across research sites.
Usage
Usage note: Always include the full version number (5-TR) on first mention in research documents.
In Context
- "Participants were screened using DSM-5-TR criteria for major depressive disorder." — Clinical trial protocol
- "The study employed DSM-5-TR diagnostic categories to ensure comparability with previous research." — Research methodology section