Eating Disorder Inventory
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The Eating Disorder Inventory (EDI) is a self-report questionnaire
used to assess the presence of eating disorder
s, (a) Anorexia Nervosa
both restricting and binge-eating/purging type; (b) Bulimia Nervosa
; and (c) Eating disorder not otherwise specified
including Binge Eating Disorder
(BED). The original questionnaire consisted of 64 questions, divided into eight subscales.It was created in 1984 by David M. Garner et al. There have been two subsequent revisions by Garner; Eating disorder inventory-two (EDI-2) and Eating disorder inventory-three (EDI-3), published by
Psychological Assessment Resources, Inc. located in Lutz, Florida
.
. Depression has been shown to yield higher scores on the EDI-3.
The 8 subscale scores on the EDI are:
1.Drive for thinness (DT): an excessive concern with dieting, preoccupation with weight, and fear of weight gain.
2.Bulimia: episodes of binge eating and purging
3.Body dissatisfaction: not being satisfied with one's physical appearance
4.Ineffectiveness: assesses feelings of inadequacy, insecurity, worthlessness and having no control over their lives.
5.Perfectionism
:not being satisfied with anything less than perfect
6.Interpersonal distrust: reluctance to form close relationships
7.Interoceptive awareness (IA):"measures the ability of an individual to discriminate between sensations and feelings, and between the sensations of hunger and satiety",
8.Maturity fears:the fear of facing the demands of adult life
1.Asceticism
:reflects the avoidance of sexual relationships
2.Impulse Regulation:shows the ability to regulate impulsive behavior, especially the binge behaviour
3.Social Insecurity: estimates social fears and insecurity
. It contains 25 questions from the EDI-3
from the three scales that are specific to eating disorder risk. It also includes questions specific to the behavioral patterns of someone with or at risk of developing an eating disorder. The EDI-3RF also utilizes referral indexes based on Body Mass Index
(BMI) in identifying at risk patients.
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Diagnostic classification and rating scales used in psychiatry
Self-report inventory
A self-report inventory is a type of psychological test in which a person fills out a survey or questionnaire with or without the help of an investigator...
used to assess the presence of eating disorder
Eating disorder
Eating disorders refer to a group of conditions defined by abnormal eating habits that may involve either insufficient or excessive food intake to the detriment of an individual's physical and mental health. Bulimia nervosa, anorexia nervosa, and binge eating disorder are the most common specific...
s, (a) Anorexia Nervosa
Anorexia nervosa
Anorexia nervosa is an eating disorder characterized by refusal to maintain a healthy body weight and an obsessive fear of gaining weight. Although commonly called "anorexia", that term on its own denotes any symptomatic loss of appetite and is not strictly accurate...
both restricting and binge-eating/purging type; (b) Bulimia Nervosa
Bulimia nervosa
Bulimia nervosa is an eating disorder characterized by binge eating and purging or consuming a large amount of food in a short amount of time, followed by an attempt to rid oneself of the food consumed, usually by purging and/or by laxative, diuretics or excessive exercise. Bulimia nervosa is...
; and (c) Eating disorder not otherwise specified
Eating disorder not otherwise specified
Eating disorder not otherwise specified involves disordered eating patterns. EDNOS is described in the DSM-IV-TR as a "category [of] disorders of eating that do not meet the criteria for any specific eating disorder".- Characteristics :...
including Binge Eating Disorder
Binge eating disorder
Binge eating disorder is the most common eating disorder in the United States affecting 3.5% of females and 2% of males and is prevalent in up to 30% of those seeking weight loss treatment...
(BED). The original questionnaire consisted of 64 questions, divided into eight subscales.It was created in 1984 by David M. Garner et al. There have been two subsequent revisions by Garner; Eating disorder inventory-two (EDI-2) and Eating disorder inventory-three (EDI-3), published by
Psychological Assessment Resources, Inc. located in Lutz, Florida
Lutz, Florida
Lutz is an unincorporated census-designated place in Hillsborough County, Florida, United States. The population was 19,344 at the 2010 census.-Geography:Lutz is located at ....
.
Diagnostic use
The Eating disorder inventory is a diagnostic tool designed for use in a clinical setting to assess the presence of an eating disorder. Due to high comorbity associated with eating disorders it is generally used in conjunction with other psychological tests such as the Beck Depression InventoryBeck Depression Inventory
The Beck Depression Inventory , created by Dr. Aaron T. Beck, is a 21-question multiple-choice self-report inventory, one of the most widely used instruments for measuring the severity of depression...
. Depression has been shown to yield higher scores on the EDI-3.
EDI
The Eating disorder inventory (EDI) comprises 64 questions, divided into eight subscales. Each question is on a 6 point scale (ranging from 'always' to 'never'), rated 0-3. The score for each sub-scale is then summed.The 8 subscale scores on the EDI are:
1.Drive for thinness (DT): an excessive concern with dieting, preoccupation with weight, and fear of weight gain.
2.Bulimia: episodes of binge eating and purging
3.Body dissatisfaction: not being satisfied with one's physical appearance
4.Ineffectiveness: assesses feelings of inadequacy, insecurity, worthlessness and having no control over their lives.
5.Perfectionism
Perfectionism (psychology)
Perfectionism, in psychology, is a belief that a state of completeness and flawlessness can and should be attained. In its pathological form, perfectionism is a belief that work or output that is anything less than perfect is unacceptable...
:not being satisfied with anything less than perfect
6.Interpersonal distrust: reluctance to form close relationships
7.Interoceptive awareness (IA):"measures the ability of an individual to discriminate between sensations and feelings, and between the sensations of hunger and satiety",
8.Maturity fears:the fear of facing the demands of adult life
EDI-2
The first revision to the Eating disorder inventory was in 1991. The 1991 version, Eating disorder inventory-two (EDI-2) is used for both males and females over age 12. The EDI-2 retains the original format of the EDI with the inclusion of 27 new items divided into three additional subscales:1.Asceticism
Asceticism
Asceticism describes a lifestyle characterized by abstinence from various sorts of worldly pleasures often with the aim of pursuing religious and spiritual goals...
:reflects the avoidance of sexual relationships
2.Impulse Regulation:shows the ability to regulate impulsive behavior, especially the binge behaviour
3.Social Insecurity: estimates social fears and insecurity
EDI-3
The latest revision to the Eating disorder inventory; Eating disorder inventory-three (EDI-3) was released in 2004. It contains the original items of the first EDI as well as EDI-2, it has been enhanced to reflect more modern theories related to the diagnosis of eating disorders. It was designed for use with females ages 13–53 years. It contains 91 items divided into twelve subscales rated on a 0-4 point scoring system. 3 items are specific to eating disorders and 9 are general psychological scales that while not specific are relevant to eating disorders. It yields six composites: Eating Disorder Risk, Ineffectiveness, Interpersonal Problems, Affective Problems, Overcontrol, General Psychological Maladjustment. It is also a self report questionnaire administered in twenty minutes.EDI-3SC
The Eating disorder symptom checklist (EDI-3SC) is a separate self report form used to measure the frequency of symptoms, (i.e. binge eating; use of laxatives, diet pills; exercise patterns). The information provided by the EDI-3SC aids in determining whether the patient meets the diagnostic criteria as set forth in the Diagnostic and Statical Manual of Mental Disorders IV-TR (DSM-IV) for an eating disorder.EDI-3RF
The Eating disorder referral form (EDI-3RF) is an abbreviated form of the EDI-3 for use in non-clinical settings for use in the allied health professionsAllied health professions
Allied health professions are clinical health care professions distinct from dentistry, nursing and medicine. One estimate reported allied health professionals make up 60 percent of the total health workforce...
. It contains 25 questions from the EDI-3
from the three scales that are specific to eating disorder risk. It also includes questions specific to the behavioral patterns of someone with or at risk of developing an eating disorder. The EDI-3RF also utilizes referral indexes based on Body Mass Index
Body mass index
The body mass index , or Quetelet index, is a heuristic proxy for human body fat based on an individual's weight and height. BMI does not actually measure the percentage of body fat. It was invented between 1830 and 1850 by the Belgian polymath Adolphe Quetelet during the course of developing...
(BMI) in identifying at risk patients.
See also
SCOFF questionnaireSCOFF questionnaire
The SCOFF questionnaire utilizes an acronym in a simple five question test devised for use by non-professionals to assess the possible presence of an eating disorder. It was devised by Morgan et al. in 1999. The original SCOFF questionnaire was devised for use in the United Kingdom, thus the...
Body Attitudes Test
Body Attitudes Test
The Body Attitudes Test was developed by Probst et al. in 1995. It was designed for the assessment of eating disorders in women. The BAT measures an individual's subjective body experience and attitudes towards one's own body it differentiates between clinical and non-clinical subjects and between...
Eating Attitudes Test
Eating Attitudes Test
The Eating Attitudes Test is a widely used standardized self-report measure of symptoms and concerns characteristic of eating disorders and is more fully described on the EAT-26.com website...
Body Attitudes Questionnaire
Body Attitudes Questionnaire
The Ben-Tovim Walker Body Attitudes Questionnaire is a 44 item self-report questionnaire divided into six subscales that measures a woman's attitude towards their own body. The BAQ is used in the assessment of eating disorders. It was devised by D.I. Ben-Tovim and M.K...
Eating Disorder Examination Interview
Eating Disorder Examination Interview
The Eating Disorder Examination Interview devised by Fairburn et al. in 1987 is a semi-structured interview conducted by a clinician in the assessment of an eating disorder.-EDE:...
Diagnostic classification and rating scales used in psychiatry
Diagnostic classification and rating scales used in psychiatry
The following diagnostic systems and rating scales are used in psychiatry and clinical psychology.-Diagnostic Criteria:*Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders *ICD-10 Chapter V: Mental and behavioural disorders...