Translation, cultural adaptation, and validation of the Persian version of the Pediatric Eating Assessment Tool.

This paper describes the process of translation and cultural adaptation of the Pediatric Eating Assessment Tool (PediEAT) into Persian.

Authors: Fatemeh Alavi, Zahra Sadat Ghoreishi, Nasibeh Zanjari, Britt Pados, & Roya Choopani

Publication Information: Folia Phoniatrica et Logopaedica. doi: 10.1159/000527226

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Age-based norm-reference values for the Pediatric Eating Assessment Tool

In this study of 1110 healthy, full-term children between the ages of 6 months and 7 years old, we established age-based reference values for the Pediatric Eating Assessment Tool (PediEAT). Reference values are provided for each of 11 age groups. With increasing age, PediEAT total scores followed a general downward trajectory. Physiologic Symptoms were relatively steady from 6 to 15 months, and then rapidly declined in 15–18 month olds and continued to decline thereafter. Problematic Mealtime Behaviors peaked in 24–30 month olds and then declined with age. Selective/Restrictive Eating increased from 6 to 9 months to a peak at 12–15 months and then decreased over time thereafter. Symptoms of difficulty with Oral Processing decreased with age. Reference values for the PediEAT can be used to guide score interpretation, clinical decision-making, and tailor interventions to the child’s needs.

Authors: Britt Pados, Suzanne Thoyre, & Jinhee Park

Publication Information: Pediatric Research. 2018; 84(2): 233-239. doi: 10.1038/s41390-018-0067-z

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The Pediatric Eating Assessment Tool: Factor structure and psychometric properties

In this study of 567 children between the ages of 6 months and 7 years old, we identified the factor structure of the Pediatric Eating Assessment Tool (PediEAT) and established evidence of it’s psychometric properties. The PediEAT has 4 subscales (Physiologic Symptoms, Problematic Mealtime Behaviors, Selective/Restrictive Eating, Oral Processing) and has evidence of internal consistency reliability, test-retest reliability, construct validity, and known-groups validity. The PediEAT can be used in clinical practice and research.

Authors: Suzanne Thoyre, Britt Pados, Jinhee Park, Hayley Estrem, Cara McComish, & Eric Hodges

Publication Information: Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition. 2018; 66(2): 299-305. doi: 10.1097/MPG.0000000000001765

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Development and content validation of the Pediatric Eating Assessment Tool (Pedi-EAT)

In this paper, we describe the development and content validation of the Pediatric Eating Assessment Tool (PediEAT), a parent-report measure of problematic eating behaviors for children between the ages of 6 months and 7 years old who are eating solid foods. We present evidence of content validation with both healthcare professionals and parents. The PediEAT is written at a less than 5th grade reading level and can be used in clinical practice and research.

Authors: Suzanne Thoyre, Britt Pados, Jinhee Park, Hayley Estrem, Eric Hodges, Cara McComish, Marcia Van Riper, & Kimberly Murdoch

Publication Information: American Journal of Speech-Language Pathology. 2014; 23: 1-14. doi: 10.1044/1058-0360(2013/12-0069)

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