BariaPSY: the Data Bank

A screening tool that has been designed to screen adults who may have binge eating disorder.

The results indicate whether or not the test screens for binge eating behaviors (yes or no).

To assess the presence of certain binge eating behaviors that may be indicative of an eating disorder.

The higher the score, the more binge eating behaviors is observed. The minimum score is 0 while the maximum score is 46. The final result allows to say if the person has an absent (less than 17), moderate (between 18 and 26) or severe (more than 27) binging level.

A screening tool and severity measure for generalised anxiety disorder.

The higher the score, the higher the level of anxiety. The minimum score is 0 and the maximum score is 21. The clinically significant score is 15.

The PHQ-9 is a multipurpose instrument for screening, monitoring and measuring the severity of depression.

The higher the score, the more depressive symptoms are present. The minimum score is 0 and the maximum score is 27. It allows to evaluate if there is no depression (9 and less), a major depression (between 10 and 19) or a severe major depression (20 and more).

To evaluate the manifestations and behaviors of attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder in adults.

The higher the final score, the more evidence of ADHD is present. The minimum score is 6 and the maximum score is 30.

The mYFAS 2.0 was designed to assess food addiction using a shorter version than the YFAS 2.0.It assesses the symptoms of food addiction and the resulting distress and impaired functioning.

The higher the level of symptoms, the more severe the food addiction. Impaired functioning and distress are scored from 0 to 2. Symptoms are scored from 0 to 11. If the functioning and distress score is 1 and above, the food addiction may be mild (2-3 symptoms), moderate (4-5 symptoms), or severe (6+ symptoms).

Measurement of factors that can lead to impulsive behavior. There are five subscales: Positive Urgency, Negative Urgency, Lack of Premeditation, Lack of Perseverance, and Sensation Seeking.

A higher score on the scale or subscale corresponds to a higher level of impulsivity. The minimum total score is 1 and the maximum total score is 4.

Choose from: Cisgender, Transgender, non-binary, Queer, I refuse to answer, Other

Choose from: Black, East Asian, Latino, Middle Eastern, South Asian, Southeast Asian, South Asian descent, White, I refuse to answer, Other

Choose from: Single, Common-law, Married, Divorced, Widowed, I refuse to answer, Other

Choose from: None, High School, Cegep, Diploma of Vocational Studies, Vocational Technical, Undergraduate University, Graduate University, Postgraduate University or Other

In dollars.

Choose from: House/apartment/condominium, apartment or condominium for seniors, home of a relative or friend, retirement home, adult foster home, CHSLD, other

Choose from: working full time, working part time, unemployed or laid off looking for work, unemployed not looking for work, homemaker, student, retired, disable

Choose from: living alone, 1 person, 2 persons, 3 persons, 4 persons, 5 persons or more

In kilograms (kg).

In meters (m).

Open answer

Choice: tobacco products, electronic cigarettes (with or without nicotine), alcohol and/or drugs.

Quantity, frequency and cessation date, if applicable, are requested.

Choice: Type 1 or 2 diabetes, hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism, thyroid nodules, cirrhosis, inflammatory bowel disease, recent prior digestive investigation (less than 5 years), colonoscopy, abdominal surgery, bariatric surgery, other surgery, asthma, COPD, home oxygen, sleep apnea, menstruation (hysterectomy, hormone therapy, pills or IUD), coronary angioplasty (with or without stent), myocardial infarction, cardiac surgery, thrombophlebitis, coagulopathy, pulmonary embolism, renal lithiasis, CKD, psychiatric hospitalization, suicide attempt, mental health diagnosis, eating disorders, neoplasia, chronic pain, other health conditions

If applicable, since when and followed by whom.

Open-ended questions about obesity and bariatric surgeries in the applicant's family.

Open-ended questions about current and past weight and dieting to get a sense of the person's history over time in relation to their weight.

Open-ended questions related to meal intake, meal frequency, food consumed and food-related behaviors.

Open-ended questions about physical activity, which ones are practiced, how often and what barriers are encountered.

Open-ended questions about body image and motivation to treat obesity.

Open-ended response to know the expectations towards health professionals in the management of their obesity.

Since when does he want to have surgery and for what reasons?

Three recommendations personally issued by a nutritionist are requested.

Open-ended questions about the different resources that should have been consulted as well as the knowledge required (side effects, recommendations, complication and percentage of failure) are asked.