Journal article
Distinguishing between Hypochondriasis and Somatization Disorder: A Review of the Existing Literature
Psychotherapy and psychosomatics, Vol.75(5), pp.270-281
08/2006
DOI: 10.1159/000093948
PMID: 16899963
Abstract
A valid classification is important for further understanding of the somatoform disorders. The main disorders in this grouping – somatization disorder and hypochondriasis – have lengthy historical traditions and are defined in a contrasting manner. Various authors point to distinguishing demographic and clinical features, but there have been few direct comparisons of patients with these disorders. A review of the literature indicates those domains where differences are most likely to be found. Research assessing these may serve to refine and validate these key somatoform categories and/or dimensions.
Details
- Title: Subtitle
- Distinguishing between Hypochondriasis and Somatization Disorder: A Review of the Existing Literature
- Creators
- Russell NoyesScott StuartDavid B WatsonDouglas R Langbehn
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Publication Details
- Psychotherapy and psychosomatics, Vol.75(5), pp.270-281
- DOI
- 10.1159/000093948
- PMID
- 16899963
- NLM abbreviation
- Psychother Psychosom
- ISSN
- 0033-3190
- eISSN
- 1423-0348
- Publisher
- Basel, Switzerland
- Number of pages
- 12
- Language
- English
- Date published
- 08/2006
- Academic Unit
- Psychiatry; Stead Family Department of Pediatrics; Psychological and Brain Sciences; Iowa Neuroscience Institute
- Record Identifier
- 9984003935702771
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