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SCOFF

Authors

John F. Morgan, Fiona Reid, J. Hubert Lacey (2000)

The SCOFF is a brief, five-question screening tool designed to identify individuals who may have or be at risk of an eating disorder.

What this tool is good for:

The SCOFF Questionnaire is a relevant tool for the early identification of eating disorders, facilitating prompt intervention and support for those in need.

Type of tool

Screening

Specific gender

Non-specific

Age validated for use with

Children (6-12 years), Adolescents (13 - 17 years), Adults (18+ years)

Eating disorders

General

Evaluates

Signs and symptoms

Delivery Setting

Self-report

Number of Questions

5

Specific Populations

General population

Approximate administration time:

5-minutes

Free access

Yes

Languages

English, Arabic, Chinese, Danish, Finnish, French, German, Italian, Malay, Portuguese, Spanish, Swedish, Persian

Type of tool

Screening

Specific gender

Non-specific

Age validated for use with

Children (6-12 years), Adolescents (13 - 17 years), Adults (18+ years)

Eating disorders

General

Evaluates

Signs and symptoms

Delivery Setting

Self-report

Number of Questions

5

Specific Populations

General population

Approximate administration time:

5-minutes

Free access

Yes

Languages

English, Arabic, Chinese, Danish, Finnish, French, German, Italian, Malay, Portuguese, Spanish, Swedish, Persian