A patient-centered perspective on the future of tic disorder diagnosis: response to “Tic disorders revisited: introduction to the term ‘tic spectrum disorders” by Müller-Vahl et al.
Year: 2019
Type: letter
Abstract: The paper, “Tic disorders revisited: Introduction to the term ‘tic spectrum disorders,” Müller-Vahl, Sambrani, and Jakubovski (2019) proposes a new diagnostic term “tic spectrum disorders” to encompass and replace diagnoses of Tourette Syndrome (TS), chronic tic disorder (CTD), and provisional tic disorder (PTD). This response raises three considerations as the future of tic disorder diagnostic terminology is debated, including the importance of engaging patient stakeholders, leveraging reappropriation as a stigma reducing strategy, and re-examining the exclusive focus on tics in diagnosis.
Authors: Christine A. Conelea, Jaleesa Jenkins, Ben Brown, Laura Beljaars
Institutions: University of Minnesota, Parnassia Groep
Language: English
Subfield: Clinical Psychology
Field: Psychology
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W2965234151