Course and Predictors of DSM-5 Somatic Symptom Disorder in Patients with Vertigo and Dizziness Symptoms – a Longitudinal Study

Background: Somatic symptom disorder (SSD) is a diagnosis that was newly included in DSM-5. Currently, data on the course of SSD is largely lacking. The present study aimed to evaluate the natural course of SSD in a one-year follow-up study in patients with vertigo and dizziness (VD) symptoms.Methods: We investigated n=239 outpatients presenting in a tertiary care neurological setting over a one-year period. Patients had a medical examination at baseline and completed self-report questionnaires, which were re-assessed after 12months.
Source: Comprehensive Psychiatry - Category: Psychiatry Authors: Source Type: research