Examining the Binge Eating Scale in screening for binge eating disorder in bariatric surgery candidates Journal Article

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Authors: Grupski, A. E.; Hood, M. M.; Hall, B. J.; Azarbad, L.; Fitzpatrick, S. L.; Corsica, J. A.
Article Title: Examining the Binge Eating Scale in screening for binge eating disorder in bariatric surgery candidates
Abstract: BACKGROUND: This study assessed the utility of the Binge Eating Scale (BES) as a measure of binge eating disorder (BED) in a bariatric surgery-seeking population by (a) determining the optimal BES cut score for predicting BED, (b) calculating concordance statistics, and (c) determining the predictive value of each BES item. METHODS: Four hundred seventy-three patients presented for a psychological evaluation prior to Roux-en-Y gastric bypass surgery. The BES and the SCID semi-structured interview for BED were administered. RESULTS: Receiver operating characteristic curve analyses identified an optimal BES cut score of 17, which correctly classified 78% of patients with BED. A cut score of 27 improved this statistic, but significantly increased the number of false negatives, which is undesirable for a screening assessment. Discriminant function analyses revealed that nearly all BES items significantly predicted BED. CONCLUSIONS: The BES is a valid screener of BED for patients seeking bariatric surgery; however, false positives can be expected. Administering the BES as part of a comprehensive psychological evaluation can help improve the assessment and treatment of patients presenting for bariatric surgery.
Journal Title: Obesity Surgery
Volume: 23
Issue: 1
ISSN: 1708-0428; 0960-8923
Publisher: Unknown  
Journal Place: United States
Date Published: 2013
Start Page: 1
End Page: 6
Language: eng
DOI/URL:

10.1007/s11695-011-0537-4

10.1007/s11695-011-0537-4
Notes: JID: 9106714; ppublish