SCID-5
Also written as: SCID-5 — Structured Clinical Interview for DSM-5 Disorders
Structured Clinical Interview for DSM-5 Disorders, a semi-structured diagnostic interview tool.
Full Definition
The SCID-5 is a comprehensive diagnostic interview guide that helps clinicians make reliable psychiatric diagnoses according to DSM-5 criteria. It provides a systematic framework for gathering diagnostic information and includes modules for different disorder categories. The SCID-5 is considered the gold standard for research diagnoses and is widely used in clinical trials and academic settings. Proper administration requires specialized training and can take 1-3 hours depending on the modules used.
Usage
Usage note: Always hyphenated and includes the '5' to distinguish from earlier versions.
In Context
- "The research protocol required SCID-5 administration to confirm participant diagnoses." — clinical research documentation
- "Dr. Martinez completed SCID-5 training before conducting diagnostic interviews for the study." — staff training record