GAPS recommendation
Pronunciation: GAPS recommendation
Guidelines for Adolescent Preventive Services recommendation for specific preventive care practices in adolescent medicine.
Full Definition
GAPS recommendations are specific evidence-based guidelines within the Guidelines for Adolescent Preventive Services framework that outline recommended preventive care practices for teenagers. These recommendations cover areas such as screening intervals, immunization schedules, counseling topics, and anticipatory guidance appropriate for different adolescent age groups. The recommendations are designed to help healthcare providers deliver comprehensive, developmentally appropriate preventive care to adolescents and are regularly updated based on emerging evidence and expert consensus.
Usage
Usage note: Specify which particular GAPS recommendation when documenting clinical care.
In Context
- "The provider followed GAPS recommendations for annual depression screening in this 15-year-old patient." — Clinical documentation
- "Updated GAPS recommendations now include enhanced guidance on social media and screen time counseling." — Clinical guideline update