Structured diagnostic interviews
Composite International Diagnostic Interview (CIDI)
Composite International Diagnostic Interview (CIDI) — 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 | WHO CIDI; structured interview; diagnostic edition and language required |
| Respondent | Trained interviewer |
| Purpose | Composite International Diagnostic Interview (CIDI) — administration and scoring reference. |
Administration
Use the selected standardized CIDI version, authorized translation, training and prescribed routing.
Scoring method
Structured branching and version-specific diagnostic algorithms.
Interpretation & limitations
- Apply the official version-specific diagnostic coding through the supported assessment process.
- Interpret the findings alongside the clinical interview, functioning, history and relevant physical assessment.
- A screening-scale result is not the full CIDI interview. Do not replace skips or diagnostic algorithms with an endorsement count.
- 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.