integrative program
[/ɪnˈtɛɡrətɪv ˈproʊɡræm/]
nounpl: integrative programs
programa integrativo
1. An educational or organizational program designed to combine multiple disciplines, perspectives, or components into a cohesive whole
The university launched an integrative program that combines engineering, business, and environmental science.
A universidade lançou um programa integrativo que combina engenharia, administração e ciência ambiental.
2. A therapeutic or wellness program that incorporates conventional and complementary approaches to health
The hospital offers an integrative program that combines traditional medicine with acupuncture and meditation.
O hospital oferece um programa integrativo que combina a medicina tradicional com acupuntura e meditação.
3. A program aimed at combining or unifying different groups, systems, or methodologies
The company developed an integrative program to merge its different departments more effectively.
A empresa desenvolveu um programa integrativo para unificar seus diferentes departamentos de forma mais eficaz.
In Brazil, 'programa integrativo' is increasingly popular in higher education as universities adopt interdisciplinary approaches. In the USA, integrative programs reflect a growing trend toward holistic education and wellness. The term is also commonly used in healthcare to describe programs combining Western medicine with alternative therapies, reflecting growing interest in complementary health approaches in both countries.
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