A Self-rating Scale for Bulimia the ‘BITE’

1987 ◽  
Vol 150 (1) ◽  
pp. 18-24 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Henderson ◽  
C. P. L. Freeman
Keyword(s):  
Bulimia Nervosa ◽  
Binge Eating ◽  
Diagnostic Criteria ◽  
Rating Scale ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Self Rating ◽  
Definition Of

A new brief questionnaire, the Bulimic Investigatory Test, Edinburgh (BITE), for the detection and description of binge-eating is described. Data from two separate populations demonstrate satisfactory reliability and validity. The scale has measures of both symptoms and severity. All items in the DSM-III definition of bulimia and Russell's definition of bulimia nervosa are covered but the questionnaire is more than just an operationalised checklist of these diagnostic criteria.

Evaluation of Coexisting Psychiatric Conditions in Women with Bulimia Nervosa and Partial Bulimia, Eating Disorder Not Otherwise Specified

2009 ◽  
Vol 24 (S1) ◽  
pp. 1-1
Author(s):  
S. Naessén ◽  
K. Carlström ◽  
A. Lindén Hirschberg
Keyword(s):  
Eating Disorder ◽  
Bulimia Nervosa ◽  
Binge Eating ◽  
Diagnostic Criteria ◽  
Psychiatric Diagnosis ◽  
Previous Attempt ◽  
Not Otherwise Specified ◽  
Psychiatric Conditions ◽  
Commit Suicide

Objective:The classification of eating disorders has been a matter of debate. Recent research indicates the clinical significance of eating disorder not otherwise specified (EDNOS). However, EDNOS is defined by exclusion, i.e.that not to fulfil criteria for anorexia nervosa (AN) or bulimia nervosa (BN). The aim of the present study was to compare bulimic behavior and psychiatric diagnosis in women with BN and EDNOS.Methods:All participants fulfilled the diagnosis according to DSM-IV. Women with BN (purging type, n=34) and age and body mass index matched women with EDNOS (n=31) were examined with respect to clinical condition, bulimic behaviour, purging methods and coexisting psychiatric conditions such as depression, anxiety disorders.Results:Apart from expected differences in binge eating and compensatory behavior, there were no differences between the two groups. Women with BN had higher scores for weight fobia, previous attempt to commit suicide, impulsive behaviour other than theft, and disturbed impulse control than women with EDNOS, while there were no differences in ten other psychiatric items such as depression, anxiety.Conclusions:Individuals with partial bulimia (EDNOS) seem to have the same spectrum of psychiatric diagnosis as women with BN even though they fail to meet diagnostic criteria for frequency of binge eating. There is a need to further specified the diagnostic criteria for BN.

Reliability and Validity of Two Self-Rating Scales in the Assessment of Childhood Depression

1991 ◽  
Vol 159 (S11) ◽  
pp. 36-40 ◽  
Author(s):  
T. Fundudis ◽  
T. P. Berney ◽  
I. Kolvin ◽  
O. O. Famuyiwa ◽  
L. Barrett ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Child Psychiatry ◽  
Significant Relationship ◽  
Rating Scales ◽  
Rating Scale ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Teacher Assessment ◽  
Misclassification Rate ◽  
Self Rating ◽  
Classroom Behaviour ◽  
Depressed Children

A comparison was made of the reliability and validity of two self-rating scales, the Children's Depression Inventory (CDI) and Depression Self-Rating Scale (DSRS), in the diagnosis of depression in 93 children (aged 8–16 years) attending a university child psychiatry department. The two scales were of comparable merit but had only moderate discrimination between depressed and non-depressed children, with each scale having a misclassification rate of 25%. Better agreement was obtained in more verbally intelligent children, irrespective of age. Girls scored higher on the instruments than boys. No significant relationship was found between teacher assessment of classroom behaviour and the two self-rating depression instruments.

scholarly journals Evaluation of a modified interview version and of a self-rating version of the Suicide Assessment Scale

2006 ◽  
Vol 21 (7) ◽  
pp. 471-477 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. Niméus ◽  
F. Hjalmarsson Ståhlfors ◽  
C. Sunnqvist ◽  
B. Stanley ◽  
L. Träskman-Bendz
Keyword(s):  
Suicide Attempt ◽  
Concurrent Validity ◽  
Interrater Reliability ◽  
Rating Scale ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Assessment Scale ◽  
Assessment Instruments ◽  
Suicide Assessment ◽  
Suicide Attempters ◽  
Self Rating

AbstractThe Suicide Assessment Scale (SUAS) was constructed to be sensitive to change of suicidality. It was recently found to be predictive of suicide in a group of suicide attempters. The aim of the present study was to evaluate the reliability and validity of a modified interview version of SUAS with defined scores and also a new self-rating version (SUAS-S). The subjects consisted of former inpatients, 42 persons who had been admitted because of a suicide attempt about 12 years ago and 22 control patients. The subjects were rated according to the SUAS, the SUAS-S, as well as the Montgomery Asberg Depression Rating Scale (MADRS). The interrater reliability was found to be high. The SUAS correlated significantly with the MADRS, but the concordance was not consistent, which indicates that the SUAS measures something different from depression. The SUAS-S correlated significantly with the interview-rated SUAS, thus exhibiting good concurrent validity. In summary, both the modified interview version of SUAS and the SUAS-S seem to be valid, reliable and easily used suicide assessment instruments.

scholarly journals Validation of a Revised Visual Analog Scale for Premenstrual Mood Symptoms: Results from Prospective and Retrospective Trials

2005 ◽  
Vol 50 (6) ◽  
pp. 327-332 ◽  
Author(s):  
Meir Steiner ◽  
David L Streiner ◽  
Ba‘ Pham
Keyword(s):  
Internal Consistency ◽  
Rating Scale ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Premenstrual Symptoms ◽  
Change Scores ◽  
The Core ◽  
Patient Reported ◽  
Vas Scores ◽  
Dsm Iv ◽  
Definition Of

Objective: Previous studies have demonstrated that visual analog scales (VASs) are valid and reliable instruments for measuring the severity of premenstrual symptoms. Most of these studies, though, predate the introduction of DSM-IV diagnostic criteria for premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD). Our objective was to assess the reliability and validity of VASs that were revised to better reflect the DSM-IV definition of PMDD. Methods: Concurrent information from the well-validated Premenstrual Tension Syndrome-Observer (PMTS-O) rating scale was used to evaluate the revised VASs. Data from 4 randomized controlled trials ( n = 1208) evaluating the efficacy of paroxetine for the treatment of PMDD were used. Cronbach's alpha coefficient was used to evaluate the internal consistency of the core VAS mood items. Pearson's correlation between scores from the 2 scales was used to assess reliability. Results: The internal consistency among the core VAS mood items (Cronbach's α > 0.90 across trials) was high. Luteal VAS scores and corresponding PMTS-O scores were moderately correlated at baseline ( P < 0.01). Luteal VAS change scores and corresponding PMTS-O change scores were strongly correlated ( P < 0.01). These results did not differ regardless of whether the PMTS-O data were collected prospectively or retrospectively. Conclusion: The revised VASs, which approximate the current DSM-IV definition of PMDD, provide a valid and reliable measure of the severity of premenstrual symptoms when evaluated against the validated PMTS-O scale. Our results also suggest that, whether observers assessed severity of PMDD symptoms retrospectively or prospectively using the PMTS-O scale, the correlations with the patient-reported VAS scores were comparable.

Binge-eating and Self-induced Vomiting in the Community

1983 ◽  
Vol 142 (2) ◽  
pp. 139-144 ◽  
Author(s):  
Peter J. Cooper ◽  
Christopher G. Fairburn
Keyword(s):  
Body Weight ◽  
Family Planning ◽  
Bulimia Nervosa ◽  
Binge Eating ◽  
Diagnostic Criteria ◽  
Weight Control ◽  
Family Planning Clinic ◽  
Psychiatric Disturbance ◽  
Menstrual Dysfunction ◽  
Psychiatric State

SummaryThis study examined by questionnaire the prevalence of binge-eating and self-induced vomiting among a sample of 369 consecutive attenders at a family planning clinic. 20.9 per cent reported current episodes of uncontrollable and excessive eating (‘binges’), 2.9 per cent currently induced vomiting as a means of weight control; and 4.9 per cent reported using laxatives. Binge-eating and self-induced vomiting were strongly associated with disturbed attitudes to food, eating, body weight and shape; and with psychiatric disturbance. Menstrual dysfunction was not associated with either body weight or binge-eating; it was however associated with psychiatric state. Applying conservative rules, 1.9 per cent appeared to fulfil diagnostic criteria for the recently described syndrome bulimia nervosa.

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