Most screening measures aim to be practical and efficient to administer, with the goal of identifying students who may require further assessments and interventions.

To evaluate student performance on the screening measures, scores are compared to specific criteria (criterion referenced) or to broad norms (norm referenced).

In initially diagnosing an eating disorder, the SCOFF can be used as a screening measure.

At this time, the use of mutation testing to identify genetic susceptibility to colorectal cancer is not recommended as a screening measure in the general population.

The authorities then institute strict screening measures for detecting newly infected humans and quickly kill any that are found.

Werner M, Walker L, Greene J. Longitudinal evaluation of a screening measure for problem drinking among female college freshmen.

Further study is needed to define optimal screening measures in men with a family history of prostate cancer.

The committee has promised to return more than $3 million in illegal or questionable campaign contributions, and recently instituted a wide range of new screening measures, including extensive background checks on contributors.

Twenty-seven states are exempt from the Brady law because they already have their own rigorous screening measures in place.

In order to diagnose a child with depression, different screening measures and reports have been developed to help clinicians make a proper decision.