Table 2 Key terms for this scoping review
Key terms | Definition |
|---|---|
Feeding and eating disorders | A persistent disturbance in eating or eating-related behaviour, significantly compromising physical health and psychosocial functioning [1] |
Screening | A means of identifying individuals potentially at risk of developing specific health problems or conditions. This involves distinguishing individuals who likely have the condition from those who do not through tests, examinations, questionnaires, or other strategies that can be quickly administered [16]. Additionally, it constitutes the first stage in assessment and has the exclusive purpose of identifying who requires further evaluation, which domains need a more detailed assessment, and, when appropriate, determining the subsequent assessment tool to be applied [32] |
Screening strategies | Instruments and methodologies applied to screen the population |
Primary health care | The first level of health care offers whole-of-society approaches to health to ensure the highest possible level of health and well-being and integrate appropriate care into the daily environment of individuals, families, and communities. This social facility encompasses the continuum from health promotion and protection, prevention of harm, diagnosis, treatment, rehabilitation, harm reduction, and maintenance of health to provide comprehensive care that positively impacts the health situation of communities [33, 34] |