Feighner Criteria
Feighner Criteria
Feighner Criteria (pronunciation: Fay-ner Criteria) is a set of diagnostic criteria developed for psychiatric disorders. It was first published in 1972 by John Feighner et al. and is considered one of the earliest attempts to formalize diagnostic criteria in psychiatry.
Etymology
The term "Feighner Criteria" is named after John Feighner, an American psychiatrist who was one of the main contributors to the development of these criteria. The word "criteria" is derived from the Greek word "kriterion" which means "a standard for judging something."
Definition
The Feighner Criteria is a list of 16 psychiatric disorders, each defined by specific symptoms and durations. These disorders include schizophrenia, depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and others. The criteria were developed to provide a more objective and standardized method for diagnosing psychiatric disorders.
Importance
The Feighner Criteria played a significant role in the development of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM), a widely used manual for diagnosing mental disorders. The criteria helped to establish a more scientific and consistent approach to psychiatric diagnosis, which was a major advancement in the field of psychiatry.
Related Terms
- Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM)
- Psychiatry
- John Feighner
- Schizophrenia
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Bipolar disorder
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Feighner Criteria
- Wikipedia's article - Feighner Criteria
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