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Assessment Measures for Child and Adolescent Eating Disorders: A Review
Author(s) -
Micali Nadia,
House Jennifer
Publication year - 2011
Publication title -
child and adolescent mental health
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.912
H-Index - 46
eISSN - 1475-3588
pISSN - 1475-357X
DOI - 10.1111/j.1475-3588.2010.00579.x
Subject(s) - eating disorders , psychology , clinical psychology , psychiatry , medicine
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.