Journal article
Limitations of the Millon Behavioral Medicine Diagnostic (MBMD) with Bariatric Surgical Candidates
Abstract
BackgroundIn this paper, we critique the Millon Behavioral Medicine Diagnostic’s (MBMD) psychometric characteristics for use with bariatric surgery patients.MethodsThe reliability data presented by the test authors in their manual were examined.ResultsThe results found 16 of 32 scales of have internal consistency reliability coefficients that do not meet minimal standards for use with bariatric populations. Of the remaining 16 scales, 13 do not …
Authors
Walfish S; Wise EA; Streiner DL
Journal
Obesity Surgery, Vol. 18, No. 10,
Publisher
Springer Nature
Publication Date
October 2008
DOI
10.1007/s11695-008-9542-7
ISSN
0960-8923