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Eating Disorder Proven Outcomes
Eating Disorder Recovery Care at Rogers
Hope can be hard to see with an eating disorder, but it’s there and we want to help you find it. That’s why we offer a wide continuum of treatment with inpatient, residential, partial hospitalization, and intensive outpatient care for ages 8 and up. Learn more.
Adult residential outcomes
Results
From September of 2015 until February of 2020, 161 adults who were admitted to our residential care completed measures at both admission and discharge. Of these 75% were female and the mean age was 25 years (SD=7.32).
Eating Disorder Examination-Questionnaire (EDE-Q)
The Eating Disorder Examination Questionnaire assesses the overall severity of eating disorder symptoms across four unique eating disorder features: restraint, eating concern, shape concern, and weight concern.
At time of admission to residential care individuals report frequent eating disorder behaviors, as measured by the EDE-Q (m= 3.45, SD=1.65); at time of discharge, individuals report significantly fewer eating disorder behaviors (m= 2.07, SD=1.48). Utilizing paired sample t-tests we find that these differences are statistically significant at the p< .001.
Each score is on a scale of 0 to 6, with higher scores indicating greater eating disorder severity.
Quality of Life Enjoyment and Satisfaction Questionnaire
(Q-LES-Q)
Eating disorders often decrease a person’s overall quality of life. The Quality of Life Enjoyment and Satisfaction Questionnaire measures the overall enjoyment and satisfaction individuals experience across a number of life domains such as family relationships, work, hobbies, etc. Our goal is to improve the quality of life for those we treat.
Additionally, patients have statistical improvements in quality of life, measured by the Q-LES-Q-SF. Patients admitted with a poor to fair quality of life (m=42.4, SD=16.2), and discharged with a fair to good quality of life (m=63.2, SD=17.3) this is significant at the p<.001.
Though there is not an industry standard for interpreting score results, Rogers uses the following categories to evaluate our patients’ assessment of their quality of life:
- 80 - very good
- 64 - good
- 48 - fair
- 32 - poor
- 16 - very poor
Adult partial hospitalization outcomes
Results
Across the System, we see a consistent level of improvement at all of our sites. From September of 2015 until May of 2021, 378 adults who were admitted to our partial hospitalization care completed measures at both admission and discharge. Of these patients 90% were female and the mean age was 28 years (SD=11). The average number of treatment days in partial hospitalization is 26 days.
Eating Disorder Examination-Questionnaire (EDE-Q)
The Eating Disorder Examination Questionnaire assesses the overall severity of eating disorder symptoms across four unique eating disorder features: restraint, eating concern, shape concern, and weight concern.
At time of admission to the partial programs individuals report frequency eating disorder behaviors, as measured by the EDE-Q (m= 3.61, SD=1.5), at time of discharge, individuals report significantly fewer eating disorder behaviors (m= 2.19, SD=1.41). Utilizing paired sample t-tests we find that these differences are statistically significant at the p< .001.
Each score is on a scale of 0 to 6, with higher scores indicating greater eating disorder severity.
Quality of Life Enjoyment and Satisfaction Questionnaire
(Q-LES-Q)
Eating disorders often decrease a person’s overall quality of life. The Quality of Life Enjoyment and Satisfaction Questionnaire measures the overall enjoyment and satisfaction individuals experience across a number of life domains such as family relationships, work, hobbies, etc. Our goal is to improve the quality of life for those we treat.
Additionally, patients have statistical improvements in quality of life, measured by the Q-LES-Q-SF. Patients admitted with a poor to fair quality of life (m=45.7, SD=16.7), and discharged with a fair to good quality of life (m=59.6, SD=19). This is significant at the p<.001.
Though there is not an industry standard for interpreting score results, Rogers uses the following categories to evaluate our patients’ assessment of their quality of life:
- 80 - very good
- 64 - good
- 48 - fair
- 32 - poor
- 16 - very poor
Adult inpatient outcomes
Results
Patients in our eating disorder inpatient care are routinely assessed to monitor treatment progress and care outcomes through the Eating Disorder Examination-Questionnaire. This measure helps us to create individualized treatment plans addressing each person’s unique concerns, assess each patient’s progress in treatment, and evaluate the overall effectiveness of our care.
From March of 2015 until May of 2021, 709 adults admitted to our inpatient services completed measures at both admission and discharge. 86% were female and the mean age was 31 years (SD=12.7).
Eating Disorder Examination-Questionnaire (EDE-Q)
The Eating Disorder Examination Questionnaire assesses the overall severity of eating disorder symptoms across four unique eating disorder features: restraint, eating concern, shape concern, and weight concern.
At time of admission to our inpatient care individuals report frequent eating disorder behaviors, as measured by the EDE-Q (m= 3.8, SD=1.64); at time of discharge, individuals report significantly fewer eating disorder behaviors (m= 2.85, SD=1.61). Utilizing paired sample t-tests we find that these differences are statistically significant at the p< .001.
Each score is on a scale of 0 to 6, with higher scores indicating greater eating disorder severity.
Child and adolescent residential outcomes
Results
From November of 2015 until April of 2021, 42 children and adolescents admitted to our residential care completed measures at both admission and discharge. Of these patients 86% were female and the mean age was 16 years (SD=1.21).
Eating Disorder Examination-Questionnaire (EDE-Q)
The Eating Disorder Examination Questionnaire assesses the overall severity of eating disorder symptoms across four unique eating disorder features: restraint, eating concern, shape concern, and weight concern.
At time of admission to the residential programs individuals report frequent eating disorder behaviors, as measured by the EDE-Q (m= 3.47, SD=1.61); at time of discharge, individuals report significantly fewer eating disorder behaviors (m= 2.4, SD=1.62). Utilizing paired sample t-tests we find that these differences are statistically significant at the p< .003.
Each score is on a scale of 0 to 6, with higher scores indicating greater eating disorder severity.
Pediatric Quality of Life Enjoyment and Satisfaction Questionnaire (PQ-LES-Q)
Pediatric Quality of Life Enjoyment and Satisfaction Questionnaire is a 15-item self-report measure designed to measure the degree of enjoyment and satisfaction experienced by child and adolescent patients in various areas of daily functioning.
Additionally, patients have statistical improvements in quality of life, measured by the PQ-LES-Q-SF. Patients admitted with a poor to fair quality of life (m=50.3, SD=16.5), and discharged with a fair to good quality of life (m=57.1, SD=18.4) this is significant at the p<.08.
Though there is not an industry standard for interpreting score results, Rogers uses the following categories to evaluate our patients’ assessment of their quality of life:
- 80 - very good
- 64 - good
- 48 - fair
- 32 - poor
- 16 - very poor
Child and adolescent partial hospitalization outcomes
Results
Eating disorder partial hospitalization is offered at multiple locations. Across the System we see a consistent level of improvement at all of our sites. From September of 2015 until May of 2021, 305 children and adolescents who were admitted to our partial hospitalization care completed measures at both admission and discharge. Of these patients 83% were female and the mean age was 15 years (SD=2.16). The average number of treatment days in partial hospitalization care is 32 days.
Eating Disorder Examination-Questionnaire (EDE-Q)
The Eating Disorder Examination Questionnaire assesses the overall severity of eating disorder symptoms across four unique eating disorder features: restraint, eating concern, shape concern, and weight concern.
At time of admission to the partial hospitalization care, children and adolescents report frequent eating disorder behaviors, as measured by the EDE-Q (m= 2.65, SD=1.82); at time of discharge, individuals report significantly fewer eating disorder behaviors (m= 1.4, SD=1.42). Utilizing paired sample t-tests we find that these differences are statistically significant at the p< .001.
Each score is on a scale of 0 to 6, with higher scores indicating greater eating disorder severity.
Pediatric Quality of Life Enjoyment and Satisfaction Questionnaire (PQ-LES-Q)
Pediatric Quality of Life Enjoyment and Satisfaction Questionnaire is a 15-item self-report measure designed to measure the degree of enjoyment and satisfaction experienced by child and adolescent patients in various areas of daily functioning.
Additionally, patients have statistical improvements in quality of life, measured by the PQ-LES-Q-SF. Patients admitted with a fair quality of life (m=55.7, SD=17.5), and discharged with a fair to good quality of life (m=65.7, SD=17.7). This is significant at the p<.001.
Though there is not an industry standard for interpreting score results, Rogers uses the following categories to evaluate our patients’ assessment of their quality of life:
- 80 - very good
- 64 - good
- 48 - fair
- 32 - poor
- 16 - very poor
Child and adolescent inpatient outcomes
Results
Patients in our eating disorder inpatient units are routinely assessed to monitor treatment progress and care outcomes through the Eating Disorder Examination-Questionnaire. This measure helps us to create individualized treatment plans addressing each person’s unique concerns, assess each patient’s progress in treatment, and evaluate the overall effectiveness of our care. Rogers obtained these self-reported outcomes from 71 child and adolescent patients in our inpatient unit in 2018.
From December of 2015 until April of 2021, 722 children or adolescents admitted to our inpatient services completed measures at both admission and discharge. 89% were female and the mean age was 15 years (SD=1.81).
Eating Disorder Examination-Questionnaire (EDE-Q)
The Eating Disorder Examination Questionnaire assesses the overall severity of eating disorder symptoms across four unique eating disorder features: restraint, eating concern, shape concern, and weight concern.
At time of admission to our inpatient care individuals report frequent eating disorder behaviors, as measured by the EDE-Q (m= 3.29, SD=1.78); at time of discharge, individuals report significantly fewer eating disorder behaviors (m= 2.42, SD=1.67). Utilizing paired sample t-tests we find that these differences are statistically significant at the p< .001.
Each score is on a scale of 0 to 6, with higher scores indicating greater eating disorder severity.
EDE-Q population norms3
| Gender | Child and Adolescent | Adult |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 1.61 | 1.55 |
| Male | 0.63 | 1.04 |
References
- Fairburn and Beglin, 1994 Fairburn, CG and Beglin, SJ. Assessment of eating disorder psychopathology: Interview or self-report questionnaire?. International Journal of Eating Disorders. 1994; 16: 363–370.
- Endicott J, Nee J, Yang R, et al. Pediatric Quality of Life Enjoyment and Satisfaction Questionnaire (PQ-LES-Q): reliability and validity. J Am Acad Child Adolesc Psychiatry 2006;45:401–7.
- Mond, Hay, Rodgers, Owen, & Beumont, 2004, Schaefer, Smith, Leonard, Wetterneck, Smith, Farrell, Riemann, Frederick, Schaumberg, Klump, Anderson, & Thompson, 2018 White, Haycraft, Goodwin, & Meyer, 2013
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