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The Adolescent Health Review: a brief, multidimensional screening instrument
P A Harrison1, T J Beebe, E Park
1Minnesota Department of Human Services, 444 Lafayette Road, St. Paul, MN 55155-3865, USA. patricia.harrison@state.mn.us
Summary
A new 33-item screening tool, the Adolescent Health Review, quickly assesses psychosocial risks in adolescents. This brief, empirically derived instrument aids in identifying health concerns for preventive care.
Area of Science:
- Adolescent health
- Preventive medicine
- Psychosocial screening
Background:
- Adolescent preventive health care requires tools to address critical psychosocial domains.
- Existing screening methods may not capture comprehensive psychosocial information.
- There is a need for brief, multidimensional instruments tailored for adolescent populations.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop a brief, multidimensional screening instrument for adolescents.
- The tool aims to address psychosocial domains crucial for preventive health services.
- Focus on creating an efficient and effective screening solution for adolescent well-being.
Main Methods:
- Secondary analysis of survey data from over 76,000 school students and diverse clinical samples.
- Discriminant analyses were used to identify key items distinguishing clinical and school populations.
- Item selection combined empirical findings with clinical judgment for a robust screen.
Main Results:
- The final Adolescent Health Review (AHR) consists of 33 demographic and clinical items.
- The computerized, self-administered screen takes approximately 3 minutes to complete.
- Automated scoring provides an easy-to-read risk-assessment profile with normative data available.
Conclusions:
- The AHR is a brief, empirically derived screening instrument for adolescent risks.
- It facilitates the collection of crucial psychosocial information during routine clinic visits.
- This tool enhances opportunities for early identification and intervention in adolescent health.