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Eating Disorder Examination

Authors

Zafra Cooper, Christopher Fairburn (1987)

The Eating Disorder Examination (EDE) is an interview assessment of eating disorder psychopathology. It provides an assessment of the range and severity of eating disorder symptoms. A version adapted for use in children and adolescents aged 8 years and older is also available. The current version (17.0) refers to DSM-5 diagnostic criteria.

What this tool is good for:

The EDE provides a detailed measure of the range and severity of eating disorder features, including concerns about shape, weight, and eating behaviors. It has been widely used in both clinical settings and research to better understand the psychopathology of eating disorders, and to evaluate the effectiveness of treatments.

Type of tool

Diagnostic

Specific gender

Non-specific

Age validated for use with

Adults (18+ years)

Eating disorders

General

Evaluates

Signs and symptoms, Body shape attitudes, Eating attitudes

Delivery Setting

Semi-structured interview

Specific Populations

General population

Approximate administration time:

40-60-minutes

Free access

Yes

Languages

English, Italian, Spanish , Norwegian

Type of tool

Diagnostic

Specific gender

Non-specific

Age validated for use with

Adults (18+ years)

Eating disorders

General

Evaluates

Signs and symptoms, Body shape attitudes, Eating attitudes

Delivery Setting

Semi-structured interview

Specific Populations

General population

Approximate administration time:

40-60-minutes

Free access

Yes

Languages

English, Italian, Spanish , Norwegian