Similarities and differences between the diagnostic criteria of ICD-11 and DSM-5 for sleep-wake disorders / 四川精神卫生

ABSTRACT

This paper aims to discuss the similarities and differences between the diagnostic criteria for sleep-wake disorders in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders， fifth edition （DSM-5） and International Classification of Diseases， eleventh edition （ICD-11）. Sleep-wake disorders are characterized by the unsatisfactory quality， quantity and circadian rhythm of sleep， leading to daytime distress and impaired social functioning. Therefore， the main diagnostic points of sleep-wake disorders in both manuals are summarized and compared in this study， in order to assist psychiatric and psychological workers to acquire a better understanding of the corresponding sections.