BDDE
Body Dysmorphic Disorder Examination (BDDE)
The BDDE is a structured interview for assessing the presence, severity, and impact of body dysmorphic disorder. It explores body-related preoccupations, the associated distress, checking or avoidance behaviors, and the consequences for social functioning. It is recognized as the reference method for an in-depth assessment of symptoms and their clinical impact.
- Number of questions
- 34 questions
- Estimated duration
- 60 minutes
- Language
- English
- Original name
- Body Dysmorphic Disorder Examination
- Target audience
- Adults
- Authors
- David Veale, Alex Clarke (1996)
- Category
- Body image
Scoring & interpretation
Each item is rated on a defined severity scale, and a total score is calculated. Higher scores indicate more pronounced symptoms. Cutoffs can be used to distinguish clinical severity levels.
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