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Published on: May 10, 2022
Assessment Measures for Child and Adolescent Eating Disorders: A Review
Nadia Micali1, Jennifer House1
1Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, PO Box 85, Institute of Psychiatry, King's College London, De Crespigny Park, London SE5 8AF, UK.
Background:
Several diagnostic and screening instruments are available for child and adolescent eating disorders. However, limitations have been identified in many of these.
Method:
We review the most frequently used assessment measures for eating disorders in children and adolescents.
Results:
Several of the available instruments have significant limitations, although relevant strengths are identified.
Conclusions:
Limitations in the current available instruments for child and adolescent eating disorders should be addressed in order to improve recognition and treatment.
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