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This is a search engine for clinicians, researchers, educators, policymakers, or community organisations offering a central hub for evidence-based screening tools, assessments, guidance, and treatments for people with Eating Disorders

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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.

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Morgan, J. F., Reid, F., & Lacey, J. H. (2000). The SCOFF Questionnaire: A New Screening Tool for Eating Disorders. Western Journal of Medicine, 172(3), 164-5. https://doi.org/10.1136/ewjm.172.3.164

Hill, L. S., Reid, F., Morgan, J. F., & Lacey, J. H. (2009). SCOFF, The Development of an Eating Disorder Screening Questionnaire. International Journal of Eating Disorders, 43(4), 344-51. https://doi.org/10.1002/eat.20679

Parker, S. C., Lyons, J., & Bonner, J. (2005). Eating disorders in graduate students: Exploring the SCOFF questionnaire as a simple screening tool. Journal of American College Health, 54(2), 103-107. https://doi.org/10.3200/JACH.54.2.103-107

Solmi, F., Hatch, S. L., Hotopf, M., Treasure, J., & Micali, N. (2015). Validation of the SCOFF Questionnaire for Eating Disorders in a Multiethnic General Population Sample. International Journal of Eating Disorders, 48(3), 312-6. https://doi.org/10.1002/eat.22373

Hautala, L., Junnila, J., Alin, J., Grönroos, M., Maunula, A.-M., Karukivi, M., Liuksila, P.-R., Räihä, H., Välimäki, M., & Saarijärvi, S. (2009). Uncovering hidden eating disorders using the SCOFF questionnaire: Cross-sectional survey of adolescents and comparison with nurse assessments. International Journal of Nursing Studies, 46(11), 1439–1447. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijnurstu.2009.04.007

Luck, A. J., MorganLuck, J. F., Reid, F., O’Brien, A., Brunton, J., Price, C., Perry, L., & Lacey, J. H. (2002). The SCOFF questionnaire and clinical interview for eating disorders in general practice: comparative study. BMJ, 325(7367), 755–756). https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj.325.7367.755

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