Journal article
Development and Validation of New BODY-Q Scales Measuring Expectations, Eating Behavior, Distress, Symptoms, and Work Life in 4004 Adults From 4 Countries
Abstract
PurposeThe BODY-Q is a rigorously developed patient-reported outcome measure (PROM) for patients seeking treatment for obesity and body contouring surgery. A limitation of the uptake of the BODY-Q in weight management treatments is the absence of scales designed to measure eating-specific concerns. We aimed to develop and validate 5 new BODY-Q scales measuring weight loss expectations, eating behaviors, distress, symptoms, and work …
Authors
de Vries CEE; Mou D; Poulsen L; Breitkopf T; Makarawung DJS; Wiezer MJ; van Veen RN; Hoogbergen MM; Sorensen JA; Liem RSL
Journal
Obesity Surgery, Vol. 31, No. 8, pp. 3637–3645
Publisher
Springer Nature
Publication Date
August 2021
DOI
10.1007/s11695-021-05462-2
ISSN
0960-8923