1. A medical or therapeutic intervention administered in separate, non-consecutive periods with intervals or breaks between sessions
The patient underwent discontinuous treatment with breaks between chemotherapy cycles to allow recovery.
O paciente foi submetido a um tratamento descontínuo com intervalos entre os ciclos de quimioterapia para permitir recuperação.
2. In behavioral or psychological therapy, a treatment plan that alternates between active intervention and rest periods rather than continuous ongoing therapy
Discontinuous treatment can sometimes be more effective than continuous therapy for certain anxiety disorders.
O tratamento descontínuo pode ser às vezes mais eficaz do que a terapia contínua para certos transtornos de ansiedade.