screeningmetod
Screeningmetod refers to a systematic procedure used to identify individuals or items that may possess a particular condition or trait, typically before symptoms are evident or to prioritize further assessment. The aim is to classify subjects into a likely positive or negative category to guide subsequent diagnostic testing or preventive actions. No single method is universally applicable; effectiveness depends on test characteristics, disease prevalence, and the balance between benefits and harms.
Important properties of a screening method include sensitivity (ability to detect true cases) and specificity (ability
Screening methods are used in public health (population screening programs like newborn screening and cancer screening),
In evaluating a screening program, stakeholders assess net benefit, harms, lead-time and length-time bias, and resource
See also: screening program, diagnostic test, triage. Note: the term screeningmetod is commonly used in Swedish