1. A standard or established treatment protocol used as a reference point for comparison when evaluating the effectiveness of new or alternative therapeutic approaches
The new drug was tested against benchmark therapy to determine its superiority.
O novo medicamento foi testado contra a terapia de referência para determinar sua superioridade.
2. The most effective or widely accepted treatment method currently available for a specific condition, serving as the gold standard
Cognitive behavioral therapy is considered the benchmark therapy for treating anxiety disorders.
A terapia cognitivo-comportamental é considerada a terapia de referência para tratar transtornos de ansiedade.