Inclusion of gaming disorder criteria in ICD-11: A clinical perspective in favor

Autor: Masaki Maezono, Hideki Nakayama, Satoko Mihara, Susumu Higuchi, Takuma Hashimoto, Takashi Kitayuguchi
Rok vydání: 2017
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Zdroj: Journal of Behavioral Addictions. 6:293-295
ISSN: 2063-5303
2062-5871
DOI: 10.1556/2006.6.2017.049
Popis: Data from a specialist treatment facility for Internet addiction (IA) in Japan showed that (a) the vast majority of treatment seekers are addicted to online games, (b) their symptoms are often quite severe, and (c) there is a significant demand for IA treatment. In addition, systemic obstacles to the delivery of medical services in Japan exist due to the exclusion of IA criteria from ICD-10. Consequently, the inclusion of GD criteria in ICD-11 will almost certainly increase the capacity and quality of treatment through advances in research and possible changes in national medical systems to meet treatment demand.
Databáze: OpenAIRE