Sentence examples for instrument for screening from inspiring English sources
To compare the effectiveness of scanning laser entoptic perimetry with static automated perimetry as a noninvasive instrument for screening for glaucomatous damage in visually asymptomatic subjects within the central 60° (diameter) of vision.
In this work, exergy analysis was used as an instrument for screening three design alternatives for microalgae oil extraction in a large-scale process and as a decision-making tool for evaluation and selection of novel technologies from the energy point of view.
The modified PHQ-12 item was then validated in the same population and shown to be a reliable instrument for screening of depression in the general population with a cut-off score of greater than 4 being the best predictor of depression with a sensitivity of 92.0% and specificity of 90.7% using PHQ-9 as the gold standard [26].
Because QUS is safe, portable and inexpensive, it is a well-accepted instrument for screening for low BMD [ 18].
In addition, it has been identified as an effective instrument for screening average-risk individuals [ 1– 4].
GHQ30 is a widely used instrument for screening mental health, developed for use in primary health care.
It helps clinicians select valid and sensitive instruments for screening patients, monitoring progress, and assessing rehabilitation outcomes.
While these questionnaires have been shown to be valid instruments for screening children with psychiatric disorders, formal diagnosis of psychiatric disorders cannot be inferred.
The American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry's practice guidelines recommends self-report instruments for screening purposes in juvenile justice settings [ 7].
Instruments for screening and diagnosis of ADHD in adults are available and appropriate treatments exist, although more research is needed in this age group.
