Title
An Overview of Complicated Grief Terminology and Diagnostic Criteria
Document Type
Journal Article
Publisher
Australian Centre for Grief and Bereavement
Faculty
Computing, Health and Science
School
Nursing, Midwifery and Postgraduate Medicine
RAS ID
5340
Abstract
This article sets the scene for the current debate on the concept of complicated grief. Issues identified with diagnosis of individuals with complicated grief include concerns about misuse of the term, distinctions between normal and complicated grief and fears regarding stigmatisation associated with potential DSM-V classification of complicated grief. Use of the term as described by Prigerson and colleagues reflects current best evidence, addresses concerns related to definitional error and would assist in progressing research and clinical practice in a more consistent manner if this were used by clinicians, researchers, health policy makers and educators. Such progress will be further assisted when consensus on the diagnostic criteria for complicated grief is achieved.
Comments
This article was originally published as: Lobb, E. , Kristjanson, L., Aoun, S. , & Monterosso, L. (2006). An overview of complicated grief terminology and diagnostic criteria. Grief Matters, 9(2), 28-32. Original article available here