Matson J L, Sevin J A
Department of Psychology, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge 70803-5501.
J Consult Clin Psychol. 1994 Feb;62(1):6-16. doi: 10.1037//0022-006x.62.1.6.
Dual diagnosis, defined in this instance as the co-occurrence of mental health disorders with mental retardation, has become a major area of clinical practice and research in the past 10 years. Whereas areas such as differential diagnosis, assessment, and prevalence have been major focuses of research, etiologies of dual diagnosis have received less attention. Current etiological theories have practical implications for the treatment and prevention of dual diagnoses and suggest important directions for future research. This article provides a historical review of theory development in the field of dual diagnosis. Current status of etiological theories and future directions are discussed with an aim toward encouraging further study.
双重诊断在本文中定义为心理健康障碍与智力障碍同时出现，在过去10年里已成为临床实践和研究的一个主要领域。虽然诸如鉴别诊断、评估和患病率等领域一直是研究的主要重点，但双重诊断的病因却较少受到关注。当前的病因理论对双重诊断的治疗和预防具有实际意义，并为未来的研究指明了重要方向。本文对双重诊断领域的理论发展进行了历史回顾。讨论了病因理论的现状和未来方向，旨在鼓励进一步的研究。
