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The Impact of DSM-5 on Eating Disorder Diagnoses.
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International Journal of Eating Disorders . May2017, Vol. 50 Issue 5, p578-581. 4p. 2 Charts. - Publication Year :
- 2017
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Abstract
- ABSTRACT Objective Eating disorder diagnostic criteria were revised from the fourth to the fifth edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV and −5, respectively). This study examines the impact of these revisions on rates of eating disorder diagnoses in treatment-seeking youth. Method Participants were 651 youth, ages 7-18 years, presenting to an outpatient eating disorders program who met criteria for a DSM-IV eating disorder diagnosis on intake. Patients completed well-validated semi-structured interviews to assess eating disorder psychopathology and psychiatric comorbidity. Results Participants were predominantly female ( n = 588; 90.3%) with an average age of 15.28 years (SD = 2.21), mean percent of median Body Mass Index (mBMI) of 101.91 (SD = 31.73), and average duration of illness of 16.74 months (SD = 17.63). Cases of DSM-IV Eating Disorder Not Otherwise Specified (EDNOS), now most consistent with DSM-5 Other Specified Feeding or Eating Disorder, decreased from 47.6% to 39.0%, Anorexia Nervosa increased from 29.6% to 33.5%, and Bulimia Nervosa increased from 22.7% to 24.7%. Discussion Consistent with previous studies, and in keeping with the aims of the DSM-5 for eating disorders, the revised diagnostic criteria reduced cases of DSM-IV EDNOS and increased cases of specified eating disorders. © 2016 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.(Int J Eat Disord 2017; 50:578-581) [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 02763478
- Volume :
- 50
- Issue :
- 5
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- International Journal of Eating Disorders
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 123189371
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1002/eat.22628