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The 9th edition of this valuable tool for assessing and documenting psychopathology, now in English! Now in its 9th edition, the AMDP System is a widely used tool for documenting psychiatric symptoms in clinical and research projects. It is not only an essential part of many internal clinical documentation systems, but it is also a valuable instrument for training the identification of psychopathological symptoms. This new edition, now in English, involved the complete revision of the psychopathological and somatic symptoms, with particular attention to the elimination of ambiguities and inconsistencies, to the precision of definitions, to the exact differentiation of the self and other ratings, as well as to the user friendliness of the system. Taking account of developments in recent years in the description and rating of psychopathological symptoms, this latest edition of the AMDP System has been extended by an additional eleven psychopathological and three somatic symptoms and a new section on syndrome formation in the appendix. This clearly structured manual enables the standardized application of the system, making it an invaluable tool in the training of medicine and psychology students and an essential reference volume in the psychiatric field.mehr
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KlappentextThe 9th edition of this valuable tool for assessing and documenting psychopathology, now in English! Now in its 9th edition, the AMDP System is a widely used tool for documenting psychiatric symptoms in clinical and research projects. It is not only an essential part of many internal clinical documentation systems, but it is also a valuable instrument for training the identification of psychopathological symptoms. This new edition, now in English, involved the complete revision of the psychopathological and somatic symptoms, with particular attention to the elimination of ambiguities and inconsistencies, to the precision of definitions, to the exact differentiation of the self and other ratings, as well as to the user friendliness of the system. Taking account of developments in recent years in the description and rating of psychopathological symptoms, this latest edition of the AMDP System has been extended by an additional eleven psychopathological and three somatic symptoms and a new section on syndrome formation in the appendix. This clearly structured manual enables the standardized application of the system, making it an invaluable tool in the training of medicine and psychology students and an essential reference volume in the psychiatric field.
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Leseprobe
|5|1âGeneral Introduction
1.1âOverall Structure of the AMDP System

The AMDP System contains a four-page documentation form for the recording and assessment of personal history, psychopathological findings and somatic findings (see Appendix A).

The sections on psychopathological findings and somatic findings represent the core elements of the AMDP System. For reasons of practicality, this form also includes a section on personal history (Name, date of birth, current living arrangements etc.). The different parts of the form may be used separately and independently of each other. The recording and assessment also of somatic symptoms is considered of importance for the following reasons:

For the calculation of the so-called AMDP syndromes (Pietzcker et al., 1983; see Appendix C), some somatic symptoms are essential also (e.g., autonomic syndrome, somatic symptoms of depression).


Somatic symptoms are also coded in the International Classification of Diseases (ICD) and Diagnostic Statistical Manual (DSM) classificatory symptoms.


Somatic symptoms are important in many psychopharmacological studies to record side-effects, and are also important to individual patients in monitoring their response to treatment.


The modifications to the AMDP documentation undertaken for this revised ninth edition of the AMDP System focus primarily on the section on psychopathological findings. The section on somatic findings, the recording and assessment of which generally poses few problems, underwent minimal change only and was mainly checked for accuracy. The personal history section, which had already been shortened for the previous edition, remains unchanged in its present reduced form, in keeping with the overall structural concept of the AMDP System.

There is a section at the top of the documentation form for psychopathological and somatic findings in which the following patient-specific details can be recorded:

|6|Patient s name(s)


Examiner s (rater s) name(s)


Date of examination (DD,MM,YYYY)


Patient s age (in years)


Patient s date of birth (DD,MM,YYYY)


Patient s sex (m: male, f: female)


Period of assessment (in number of days)


Diagnosis (or diagnoses)


The AMDP System has been translated into several languages (see Bobon et al., 1983). A list of the original German terms for the AMDP System s 140 symptoms plus supplementary items and their corresponding French and English equivalents is contained in Appendix B. One particular intention behind the inclusion of this multilingual section is the purpose of aiding foreign language publications in an attempt to promote a unified approach to the use of psychiatric terminology across languages. The latest addition to the range of foreign language editions of the AMDP System is its publication in Italian. This present English edition is published in tandem with its corresponding German equivalent.
1.2âRepresentation of Individual Symptoms in the Manual

In order to achieve a uniform system of representation, all symptoms and their descriptive details are listed in the following order:

Symptom name


Definition


Explanations and examples


Notes on rating


Symptoms to differentiate from

1.3âRequirements for Use
1.3.1âGeneral Requirements for Use
Familiarity with the AMDP System is an essential prerequisite for its proper application and the reliable documentation and as|7|sessment of collected data. It is therefore strongly recommended that, prior to independent use, novice interviewers use the AMDP System under the supervision of experienced colleagues in AMDP System training sessions. In addition, specifically designed training seminars are offered by specialist AMDP coaches (see Section 1.3.2 below).

Before the independent, routine use of the system, several supervised interviews with documentation and assessment sessions of the elicited findings should be undertaken in the presence of an experienced AMDP rater. Special emphasis must therefore be placed on gaining experience of the full range of symptoms covered by the relevant part or parts of the AMDP documentation form as used during an interview.

Training sessions may include video recordings or live interview sessions. Both options have their advantages and disadvantages. Interview sessions offer scope for practising interview techniques and, in particular, the rating of affective symptoms. They are often lively and provide a chance for participants to ask questions as they arise. Video recordings, on the other hand, are preferable in the context of providing practice for participants in attaining uniform rating consistency, and they can be used repeatedly with the same or with other training groups. AMDP training sessions have been seen to lead to measurably improved interrater reliability, an important goal in both research and clinical practice.

The amount of time required for the AMDP data collection process corresponds with the usual length of time required for a standard, carefully and conscientiously conducted psychiatric examination, i.e., a minimum of 30 minutes and, in first interviews, generally 45 to 60 minutes. The AMDP documentation process, by contrast, requires a mere few minutes, provided the interviewer is closely acquainted and familiar with the manual s procedures and terminology.

Not only are new users recommended to make regular use of the AMDP manual during the documentation and assessment process, but the same advice also applies to experienced clinicians who, on account of their expertise in their own fields of |8|specialisation, may initially find adopting the precise AMDP terminology a little challenging. However, only careful adherence to the definitions of psychopathological and somatic symptoms contained in the manual will lead to maximised interrater reliability.
1.3.2âAMDP Training Seminars
In order to become thoroughly familiarised with the system, attendance of at least one of the training seminars offered by the AMDP is recommended. The seminars are conducted by specialist AMDP coaches and are regularly available in German and French speaking regions (seminars in English will be available in the near future).

Before attending an AMDP training seminar, it is advisable to carefully study the complete AMDP manual in preparation. The time frame and contents of each seminar are adjusted according to participants prior knowledge. All seminars have their primary focus on the practical application of the system. As indicated above, data collection and documentation of findings are demonstrated by means of video-recorded patients or live patient interviews. Once the participants have documented the relevant findings, the various symptoms are discussed in depth. Theoretical components of the seminars are predominantly concerned with introducing participants to the system and to the techniques of conducting effective psychiatric interviews. Introductory seminars for participants with little previous experience with the system last from 1 to 1.5 days. Length and contents of refresher seminars may be discussed and agreed on with AMDP coaches on an individual basis.
1.4âRecording Basics
1.4.1âGeneral Considerations
The documentation and assessment of a particular symptom is based on a combination of all available objective data (obtained |9|from the medical practitioner, care staff, the patient s relatives, and other third parties during examinations, interviews, and from behavioural observations) and subjective information (gained directly from the patient). The recording of symptoms must be of a descriptive nature and remain entirely neutral towards any suspected causes (e.g., work-related stress) or previously confirmed or suspected diagnoses. A...
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