Williams J B
Arch Gen Psychiatry. 1985 Feb;42(2):181-6. doi: 10.1001/archpsyc.1985.01790250075010.
In a companion report, the development of the DSM-III multiaxial system was described, as well as critiques that have been made of each of its five axes. In this report, empirical studies that provide information about the reliability and validity of the system are reviewed. In addition, suggestions that have been made for changes in the system are critically examined. Finally, this material is synthesized into specific proposals for improvements in the multiaxial system that will be considered by the recently constituted Work Group to Revise DSM-III.
在一篇配套报告中，描述了《精神疾病诊断与统计手册》第三版（DSM-III）多轴系统的发展情况，以及对其五个轴各自的批评意见。在本报告中，对提供该系统可靠性和有效性信息的实证研究进行了综述。此外，还对有关该系统变革的建议进行了批判性审视。最后，将这些内容综合成多轴系统改进的具体建议，供最近成立的修订DSM-III工作组审议。
