Auteur : American Psychiatric Association

Maison d'édition : American Psychiatric Association

Date de publication : 2006

Collation : xii, 1600 p.

ISBN : 0890423830

Langue : Anglais

Table des matières : Statement of intent -- Introduction -- Practice guideline for the psychiatric evaluation of adults, second edition -- Practice guideline for the treatment of patients with delirium -- Practice guideline for the treatment of patients with Alzheimer's disease and other dementias of late life -- Practice guideline for the treatment of patients with HIV/AIDS -- Practice guideline for the treatment of patients with substance use disorders, second edition -- Practice guideline for the treatment of patients with schizophrenia, second edition -- Practice guideline for the treatment of patients with major depressive disorder, second edition -- Practice guideline for the treatment of patients with bipolar disorder, second edition -- Practice guideline for the treatment of patients with panic disorder -- Practice guideline for the treatement of patients with acute stress disorder and posttraumatic stress disorder -- Practice guideline for the treatment of patients with eating disorders, third edition -- Practice guideline for the treatment of patients with borderline personality disorder -- Practice guideline for the assessment and treatment of patients with suicidal behaviors -- Appendix : Practice guideline development process

Résumé : American Psychiatric Association (APA) Practice Guidelines provide recommendations to help psychiatrists make treatment decisions that are supported by the best available evidence, including from current research and expert consensus. The guidelines are developed by expert work groups, who review available evidence using an explicit methodology. Iterative drafts undergo wide review by other experts, allied organizations, and the APA membership. Every guideline is also reviewed and approved for publication by the APA Assembly and Board of Trustees. This process balances the conclusions of scientific research with the practical experience of professionals working in the field.

In addition to providing recommendations that may improve patient care, the guidelines may be used for education by medical students and residents, psychiatrists seeking recertification, other mental health professionals, and the general public. Researchers may use the guidelines to identify important clinical questions for which more research could be expected to improve treatment decision making.

Mots-clés : Maladies mentales - Traitement - Normes / Psychothérapie - Normes

Cote : WM 400 A513a 2006