The use of the eating disorder examination with children: A pilot study

摘要: Objective This article describes the use of a slightly modified version Eating Disorders Examination (EDE) in children. Methods: Sixteen children aged between 7 and 14 years attending an eating disorders clinic over 5-month period were recruited to study. The two main modifications EDE (A) inclusion sort task assess overvalued ideas about weight shape (B) reformulation certain items intent rather than actual behavior. existing scoring system was used, resulting item, subscale, global scores. Results: Of 16 (10 F 6 M), 11 had diagnosis anorexia nervosa, 5 disorder not otherwise specified (EDNOS). There interesting differences responses on assessing core ideas, with and/or concerns emerging as great importance terms self-evaluation majority nervosa. Discussion: Results suggest that this may be useful assessment tool children, some obtaining subscale scores consistent adult norms for females disorders. Problems administration patient group are discussed details used outlined. © 1996 by John Wiley & Sons, Inc.