Clinical Deterioration Assessment in Eating Disorders Test

In about 3 minutes, this 16-item test shows how an eating disorder is affecting daily life, mood, thinking, and relationships. Use it to track quality of life over time and fine-tune treatment as progress changes.
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October 2, 2025
October 2, 2025
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5/18
Personal Deterioration (PD)
Measures how much the eating disorder is negatively affecting self-esteem and emotional well-being in the personal sphere.
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A score of 5 indicates a low level of personal deterioration, suggesting relatively limited impact on self-esteem and emotional well-being at this time.
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2/15
Cognitive Impairment (CI)
Measures the degree of disruption in thinking, attention, and concentration related to eating-disorder impact on daily functioning.
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A score of 2 falls in the Low impact range, suggesting minimal cognitive difficulties affecting day-to-day functioning in this area.
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8/15
Social Impairment (SI)
Measures the degree to which eating-disorder symptoms interfere with social relationships, communication, and participation in social life.
Low impact
Moderate impact
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A score of 8 indicates a moderate level of social impairment, suggesting noticeable difficulties in social interaction and engagement related to the eating disorder.
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25/48
Overall Clinical Deterioration Score (OCDS)
Measures the overall degree to which an eating disorder is negatively impacting daily life and functioning.
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Elevated impairment
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A score of 25 falls in the Elevated impairment range, indicating a notable level of life impairment related to eating-disorder symptoms.
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DATA-BASED USER COHORTS

Who Usually Takes This Test?

Therapists treating eating disorders
41%OF USERS
Clinicians use it to quantify how an eating disorder is impairing daily life and to track change across sessions.
Specialist dietitians and teams
34%OF USERS
Multidisciplinary providers use it to monitor functional impact alongside weight, symptoms, and treatment adherence.
Patients in active treatment
25%OF USERS
People receiving care complete it to reflect on how the disorder affects emotions, thinking, and relationships over time.
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Personal Deterioration (PD)
Average
5.4
Normal range
37.9
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Cognitive Decline (CD)
Average
4.2
Normal range
1.66.7
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15
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Social Deterioration (SD)
Average
11.2
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8.913.5
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15
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Total score of clinical deteriorations in eating disorders (Tsocdied)
Average
31.4
Normal range
23.639.2
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48
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does this questionnaire measure?
It measures how eating disorder symptoms interfere with daily functioning and quality of life. It summarizes overall impairment and covers emotional, cognitive, and social impact.
How long does it take to complete and how many items are included?
Completion typically takes about 3 minutes. The questionnaire includes 16 items.
Is this tool used to make a diagnosis?
No, it does not provide a diagnosis. It is intended to support clinical assessment and to monitor change over time.
What time period should responses refer to?
Responses should reflect recent functioning, typically the past 28 days. If a different time frame is specified in the instructions, follow that time frame.
How should items be answered if the situation did not occur?
Select the response that best matches the level of impact, even if the situation was rare. If an item does not apply, choose the lowest impact option available unless instructions state otherwise.
WHAT THE TEST MEASURES
About This Assessment
Assessment of Clinical Deterioration in Eating Disorders Test

Clinical Deterioration Assessment in Eating Disorders Test - Symptoms and Signs

This brief self-report measure is used to evaluate psychosocial impairment associated with eating disorder symptoms. The Clinical Deterioration Assessment in Eating Disorders helps characterize the extent to which symptoms interfere with day-to-day functioning across relevant life domains.

The instrument contains 16 items and typically takes about 3 minutes to complete. Items assess perceived impact on emotional well-being, cognitive functioning, and social and interpersonal functioning. Scores are commonly used to support clinical formulation and to monitor change over time; the measure is not designed to establish a diagnosis. The Clinical Deterioration Assessment in Eating Disorders was developed by Bohn and Fairburn.

Author: Bohn, K., Fairburn, C.
Literature: Bohn, K., Doll, H., Cooper, Z., O’Connor, M., Palmer, R., & Fairburn, C. G. The measurement of impairment due to eating disorder psychopathology. Behaviour Research and Therapy. 2008.
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