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[SY-37-04]Cultural Formulation Interview: history and present
*Hans Rohlof (Private Practice Rohlof(Netherlands))
Keywords:
Culture,Assessment,Cultural Formulation Interview
The Cultural Formulation Interview (CFI) was constructed about 20 years ago. Precursors of this interview, on the base of the Outline for Cultural Formulation (OCF) were already used in different clinical programs in the Netherlands and other countries. Clinical experience showed that patients liked these interviews about their mental state, and the context in which it developed. Although quite long, these older interviews are still used, among others in forensic reports. Till now, the CFI has been used in many clinical situations, and was studied on its effect in diagnostics and treatment. Especially, in transcultural situations like the assessment of refugees and migrants, it has shown its value. Research has also shown that in specific clinical situations there is a place for the CFI, as for instance in patients with eating disorders or bipolar illness. More research is underway. The further development of the CFI is promising.