intervention failure
[/ˌɪntərˈvenʃən ˈfeɪljər/]
nounpl: intervention failures
falha na intervenção
1. The inability of a planned intervention to achieve its intended objectives or produce expected results
The intervention failure in the clinical trial led to a reassessment of the treatment protocol.
A falha na intervenção no ensaio clínico levou a uma reavaliação do protocolo de tratamento.
2. In medical or therapeutic contexts, when a therapeutic intervention does not produce the desired clinical outcome
After documenting the intervention failure, the team switched to an alternative therapy.
Após documentar a falha na intervenção, a equipe passou para uma terapia alternativa.
3. In policy or social contexts, when a government or institutional measure fails to achieve its stated goals
The intervention failure highlighted the need for more community input in program design.
A falha na intervenção evidenciou a necessidade de maior participação da comunidade no design do programa.
This term is primarily used in medical, psychological, and policy contexts in both Brazil and the USA. In Brazilian healthcare settings, discussions of 'falha na intervenção' often prompt mandatory case reviews and documentation. In the United States, intervention failure documentation is critical for medical liability and quality assurance purposes. The term carries significant weight in clinical research and evidence-based practice discussions across both cultures.
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