reactive intervention
[/riˈæktɪv ˌɪntərˈvɛnʃən/]
nounpl: reactive interventions
intervenção reativa
1. An intervention or action taken in response to a problem, crisis, or negative event that has already occurred, rather than preventing it beforehand
The hospital implemented a reactive intervention after several patients developed complications.
O hospital implementou uma intervenção reativa após vários pacientes desenvolverem complicações.
2. A behavioral or management strategy employed in response to disruptive behavior or misconduct after it has happened
The school's reactive intervention focused on disciplining students who had already misbehaved.
A intervenção reativa da escola concentrou-se em disciplinar alunos que já haviam se comportado inadequadamente.
3. In business and crisis management, responding to problems as they arise rather than implementing preventive measures
The company relied too heavily on reactive intervention instead of developing a proactive strategy.
A empresa confiou demais em intervenção reativa em vez de desenvolver uma estratégia proativa.
In Brazilian business and educational culture, there is increasing emphasis on moving away from reactive intervention toward proactive strategies. The term reflects a modern management philosophy distinction between addressing problems after they occur versus preventing them. In healthcare settings, particularly in Brazil and Portugal, reactive intervention is contrasted with preventive medicine in public health discussions.
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