Personality assessment
International Personality Disorder Examination (IPDE)
International Personality Disorder Examination (IPDE) — administration and scoring reference.
Reference information · Official-form reference
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- 2026-10-26
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- Official-form reference
| Field | Instrument context |
|---|---|
| Version | IPDE; ICD/DSM interview; screener is separate |
| Respondent | Trained clinician |
| Purpose | International Personality Disorder Examination (IPDE) — administration and scoring reference. |
Administration
Select the intended ICD or DSM module and use the standardized interview/manual with trained raters.
Scoring method
Structured criterion-based assessment; ICD/DSM editions and screening questionnaire distinct.
Interpretation & limitations
- Report criterion-level findings for the selected classification and distinguish screen findings from the completed interview.
- Interpret the findings alongside the clinical interview, functioning, history and relevant physical assessment.
- A screening endorsement count cannot be converted into an IPDE diagnosis or transferred across diagnostic editions.
- Use the original instrument and manual for item wording, rating anchors, missing-data rules and any normative conversions. This reference does not establish a diagnosis or select treatment.