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focused intervention

[/ˈfoʊkəst ɪntərˈvɛnʃən/]
nounpl: focused interventions
intervenção focada
1. A targeted, purposeful action or treatment directed at a specific problem, issue, or group with clearly defined objectives and limited scope
The school implemented a focused intervention program for students struggling with reading comprehension.
A escola implementou um programa de intervenção focada para alunos com dificuldades em compreensão leitora.
2. In medical or therapeutic contexts, a concentrated treatment plan addressing particular symptoms or conditions
The therapist recommended a focused intervention to address the patient's anxiety disorder.
O terapeuta recomendou uma intervenção focada para tratar o transtorno de ansiedade do paciente.
3. In organizational or policy contexts, a deliberate, narrow action aimed at solving a specific problem
A focused intervention on workplace safety reduced accidents by 40% within six months.
Uma intervenção focada na segurança no trabalho reduziu acidentes em 40% em seis meses.
Synonyms
targeted interventionconcentrated interventionspecific interventiondirect interventionnarrowly-scoped intervention
Antonyms
broad interventiongeneral interventionwidespread interventionunfocused intervention

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
intervenção focada
Most common term used in educational and healthcare contexts
São Paulo
intervenção direcionada
Alternative term used in business and organizational contexts
Rio de Janeiro
intervenção específica
Variation used interchangeably in medical settings
Portugal
intervenção focada
Same as Brazilian Portuguese; also uses 'intervenção pontual' for more specific/point interventions

Related Idioms & Phrases

laser-focused approach
hit the nail on the head
surgical strike
cut to the chase
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