comprehensive therapy

[/ˌkɒmprɪˈhensɪv ˈθerəpi/]
nounpl: comprehensive therapies
terapia abrangente
1. A form of medical or psychological treatment that addresses multiple aspects of a patient's condition using an integrated approach with various therapeutic modalities
The hospital developed a comprehensive therapy program that combined physical rehabilitation, mental health counseling, and nutritional guidance.
O hospital desenvolveu um programa de terapia abrangente que combinou reabilitação física, aconselhamento de saúde mental e orientação nutricional.
2. Treatment that encompasses the whole person rather than just isolated symptoms or diseases
Comprehensive therapy for cancer patients often includes surgery, chemotherapy, radiation, and psychological support.
A terapia abrangente para pacientes com câncer geralmente inclui cirurgia, quimioterapia, radioterapia e suporte psicológico.
3. A holistic therapeutic approach addressing physical, emotional, social, and spiritual dimensions of health
She sought comprehensive therapy to address her trauma through multiple treatment methods.
Ela procurou terapia abrangente para tratar seu trauma através de múltiplos métodos de tratamento.
In Brazil, the concept of comprehensive therapy has gained prominence in recent years, especially in mental health and rehabilitation settings. The term reflects a growing shift toward holistic healthcare approaches, influenced by both Western integrative medicine and traditional practices. In Portugal, 'terapia integrada' is the preferred term in official healthcare documentation. This approach aligns with contemporary healthcare philosophies that emphasize treating patients as complete beings rather than focusing solely on disease symptoms.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
holistic therapyintegrative therapymultidisciplinary therapywhole-person therapy
Antonyms / Antônimos
narrow therapysymptomatic treatmentsingle-modality therapy

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
terapia abrangente
Standard term used in medical and psychological contexts
São Paulo
terapia abrangente / atendimento integral
More commonly used in private healthcare and wellness centers
Rio de Janeiro
terapia abrangente / terapia holística
Both terms are widely used in clinical practice
Portugal
terapia abrangente / terapia integrada
Portuguese healthcare systems often use 'terapia integrada' for this concept

Related Words

integrated treatmentmultimodal therapypatient-centered caretherapeutic intervention

Related Idioms & Phrases

whole-person treatment
integrated care approach
treating the root cause
Look up more words on Fala2Me
The free English-Portuguese dictionary with real Brazilian accents, NYC slang, conjugator and more
Open Fala2Me →