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Clinical Impairment Scale

Authors

Kristin Bohn, Helen A. Doll, Zafra Cooper, Marianne O'Connor, Robert L. Palmer, Christopher G. Fairburn (2008)

The CIA is a short self-administered measure that assesses the impairment caused by current eating disorder psychopathology. It is intended to be completed right after diagnostic tools and offers a continuous assessment of the severity of secondary impairment in psychosocial functioning.

What this tool is good for:

The CIA evaluates the impact of eating disorders on various aspects of life over the past 28 days, providing valuable insights for clinicians and researchers in understanding and addressing the psychosocial consequences of eating disorders.

Type of tool

Mechanisms/Processes

Specific gender

Non-specific

Age validated for use with

Adolescents (13 - 17 years), Adults (18+ years)

Eating disorders

General

Evaluates

Signs and symptoms, Quality of life

Delivery Setting

Self-report

Number of Questions

16

Specific Populations

Individuals diagnosed with Eating Disorders

Approximate administration time:

5-10-minutes

Free access

Yes

Languages

English, Spanish, Farsi, Italian, Japanese, Portuguese, Swedish

Type of tool

Mechanisms/Processes

Specific gender

Non-specific

Age validated for use with

Adolescents (13 - 17 years), Adults (18+ years)

Eating disorders

General

Evaluates

Signs and symptoms, Quality of life

Delivery Setting

Self-report

Number of Questions

16

Specific Populations

Individuals diagnosed with Eating Disorders

Approximate administration time:

5-10-minutes

Free access

Yes

Languages

English, Spanish, Farsi, Italian, Japanese, Portuguese, Swedish