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A Computer-Based Platform for Aiding Clinicians in Eating Disorder Analysis and Diagnosis
Published on: May 10, 2022
Screening for eating pathology in the pediatric field
Lien Goossens1, Caroline Braet
1Department of Developmental, Personality and Social Psychology, Ghent University. Lien.Goossens@UGent.be
Summary
The Children
Area of Science:
- Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
- Eating Disorder Research
- Psychometric Validation
Background:
- Eating disorders are a significant concern in adolescents.
- The Children's Eating Disorder Examination Questionnaire (ChEDE-Q) is a screening tool.
- Normative data is crucial for accurate interpretation of screening tools.
Purpose of the Study:
- To establish normative data for the ChEDE-Q across different adolescent weight statuses and sexes.
- To validate the ChEDE-Q's utility in identifying disordered eating behaviors in overweight youth.
- To compare ChEDE-Q results with a clinical interview (ChEDE) for accuracy.
Main Methods:
- Surveyed 1,291 adolescents (ages 12-18), including 429 who were overweight.
- Collected height, weight, and ChEDE-Q data from all participants.
- Conducted a clinical interview (ChEDE) with 235 overweight adolescents for comparison.
Main Results:
- ChEDE-Q subscales showed significant correlations with corresponding ChEDE subscales.
- No significant differences were found in identifying binge eating or excessive exercising between the ChEDE-Q and ChEDE.
- The ChEDE-Q demonstrated reliability in screening for binge eating episodes.
Conclusions:
- Sex and weight status are important factors for interpreting ChEDE-Q results.
- The ChEDE-Q is a reliable tool for screening binge eating in overweight adolescents.
- Normative data development enhances the clinical utility of the ChEDE-Q.
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