Change in Eating Disorder Symptoms

Authors

Diane L. Spangler (2010)

The CHEDS is a self-administered questionnaire intended for weekly use to track changes in eating disorder symptoms throughout treatment. It assesses feelings and behaviors across the eating disorder spectrum, including anorexia nervosa (AN), bulimia nervosa (BN), and eating disorder not otherwise specified (EDNOS).

What this tool is good for:

The CHEDS may provide insights for clinicians and researchers when tracking treatment progress and outcomes.

Validity and Reliability Papers

Spangler, D. L. (2010). The Change in Eating Disorder Symptoms scale: Scale development and psychometric properties. Eating Behaviors, 11(3), 131–137. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.eatbeh.2009.12.003

Hwang, A. D., Spangler, D. L. (2016). Classifying symptom change in eating disorders: clinical significance metrics for the Change in Eating Disorder Symptoms Scale. Eating Behaviors, 21, 33–40). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.eatbeh.2015.12.003

Type of tool

Mechanisms/Processes

Specific gender

Non-specific

Age validated for use with

Adults (18+ years)

Eating disorders

General

Evaluates

Change in symptoms, Eating attitudes, Body shape attitudes

Delivery Setting

Self-report

Number of Questions

Specific Populations

Individuals diagnosed with Eating Disorders

Approximate administration time:

15-20-minutes

Languages

English