universal screening
[/ˌjuːnɪˈvɜːrsəl ˈskriːnɪŋ/]
nounpl: universal screenings
triagem universal
1. A systematic process of testing or evaluating an entire population or group to identify individuals with a specific condition, disease, or characteristic, regardless of symptoms or risk factors
Universal screening for hearing loss in newborns has significantly improved early detection and intervention.
A triagem universal para perda auditiva em recém-nascidos melhorou significativamente a detecção e intervenção precoces.
2. In public health, a comprehensive assessment approach applied to all members of a population rather than only those suspected of having a condition
Universal screening programs for diabetes are now implemented in many primary care clinics.
Os programas de triagem universal para diabetes são agora implementados em muitas clínicas de cuidados primários.
3. In education, systematic evaluation of all students to identify learning disabilities or developmental delays
The school district adopted universal screening to identify students who may need special education services.
O distrito escolar adotou a triagem universal para identificar alunos que possam precisar de serviços de educação especial.
Universal screening is a key public health strategy in both the United States and Brazil. In Brazil, the SUS (Sistema Único de Saúde) emphasizes universal screening programs as part of preventive healthcare. In the US education system, universal screening for learning disabilities is increasingly mandated by federal regulations. The term reflects a shift from reactive to proactive healthcare approaches.
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