Authors
Samantha F. Kennedy, Jeffrey Kovan, Emily Werner, Ryley Mancine, Donald Gusfa, Heather Kleiman (2021)
The DESA-6 is a short questionnaire designed to screen for disordered eating in adolescent athletes.
What this tool is good for:
This tool is useful for identifying athletes who may be at risk for disordered eating behaviors, allowing for early intervention and treatment.
Type of tool
Screening
Specific gender
Non-specific
Age validated for use with
Adolescents (13 - 17 years)
Eating disorders
General
Evaluates
Signs and symptoms
Delivery Setting
Self-report
Number of Questions
6
Specific Populations
Athletes
Approximate administration time:
5-minutes
Free access
Yes
Languages
Type of tool
Screening
Specific gender
Non-specific
Age validated for use with
Adolescents (13 - 17 years)
Eating disorders
General
Evaluates
Signs and symptoms
Delivery Setting
Self-report
Number of Questions
6
Specific Populations
Athletes
Approximate administration time:
5-minutes
Free access
Yes
Languages