Authors
Linda S. Deal, R. J. Wirth, Maria Gasior, Barry K. Herman, Susan L. McElroy (2015)
The Y-BOCS-BE is a modified version of the Yale-Brown Obsessive Compulsive Scale, designed to assess the obsessiveness of binge eating thoughts and the compulsiveness of binge eating behaviors.
What this tool is good for:
This tool is useful for evaluating the severity of obssessive and compulsive behaviors commonly found in binge eating disorder (BED). It can be used to evaluate change in symptoms over time, and to verify treatment efficacy.
Type of tool
Mechanisms/Processes
Specific gender
Non-specific
Age validated for use with
Adults (18+ years)
Eating disorders
BED
Evaluates
Signs and symptoms, Cognitive flexibility, Eating attitudes
Delivery Setting
Semi-structured interview
Number of Questions
10
Specific Populations
Individuals diagnosed with Eating Disorders
Approximate administration time:
5-10-minutes
Languages
Notes
YBOCS-BE items are provided in the primary publication.
Type of tool
Mechanisms/Processes
Specific gender
Non-specific
Age validated for use with
Adults (18+ years)
Eating disorders
BED
Evaluates
Signs and symptoms, Cognitive flexibility, Eating attitudes
Delivery Setting
Semi-structured interview
Number of Questions
10
Specific Populations
Individuals diagnosed with Eating Disorders
Approximate administration time:
5-10-minutes
Languages
Notes
YBOCS-BE items are provided in the primary publication.