Intermediate
Technical
IVT
REACH
Also written as: REACH — Relax, Eating, Activities, Cigarettes, Health
Adolescent health screening tool assessing Relax, Eating, Activities, Cigarettes, and Health behaviors.
Full Definition
REACH (Relax, Eating, Activities, Cigarettes, Health) is a brief screening instrument designed to identify adolescent health risk behaviors during clinical encounters. The tool systematically evaluates stress management, eating patterns, physical activity, substance use, and general health behaviors. REACH provides a structured approach for busy clinicians to efficiently screen for multiple risk factors while maintaining patient engagement.
Usage
Usage note: Capitalize when referring to the screening tool; lowercase when used as common verb.
In Context
- "The medical assistant administered the REACH screening tool prior to the provider encounter." — Clinical workflow documentation
- "REACH results indicated concerning patterns in the patient's eating and activity behaviors." — Assessment summary
Also known as
REACH screening tool
REACH assessment
Don't confuse with
HEADSS
CRAFFT
PHQ-A
other screening acronyms