clinical intervention
[/ˈklɪnɪkəl ɪntərˈvenʃən/]
nounpl: clinical interventions
intervenção clínica
1. A medical or therapeutic procedure, treatment, or action performed by a healthcare professional to improve a patient's health condition or manage a disease
The doctor recommended a clinical intervention to address the patient's cardiac arrhythmia.
O médico recomendou uma intervenção clínica para tratar a arritmia cardíaca do paciente.
2. A structured approach or technique used in clinical practice to diagnose, treat, or manage a medical condition
Early clinical intervention proved crucial in preventing the progression of the disease.
A intervenção clínica precoce foi crucial para prevenir a progressão da doença.
3. In mental health or behavioral contexts, a therapeutic action or treatment designed to modify behavior or improve psychological well-being
Cognitive behavioral therapy is a common clinical intervention for anxiety disorders.
A terapia cognitivo-comportamental é uma intervenção clínica comum para transtornos de ansiedade.
This is technical medical terminology used consistently in both Brazil and the United States in clinical, academic, and healthcare settings. In Brazil, the term is widely used in hospitals, clinics, and medical education. The concept emphasizes the importance of direct, action-oriented healthcare approaches as opposed to passive observation, reflecting modern medical practice values in both countries.
Related Idioms & Phrases
clinical intervention strategy
aggressive clinical intervention
minimally invasive clinical intervention
evidence-based clinical intervention
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