therapeutic modification
[/ˌθɛrəˈpjuːtɪk ˌmɑːdɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/]
nounpl: therapeutic modifications
modificação terapêutica
1. An alteration or adjustment to a treatment plan, medication dosage, therapy technique, or medical intervention designed to improve therapeutic outcomes or patient well-being
The doctor recommended a therapeutic modification of the patient's exercise regimen to reduce joint pain.
O médico recomendou uma modificação terapêutica do regime de exercícios do paciente para reduzir a dor articular.
2. In psychology and behavioral health, a change to therapeutic approaches or interventions to better suit a patient's specific needs or conditions
After two weeks of treatment, a therapeutic modification was implemented to address the patient's anxiety more effectively.
Após duas semanas de tratamento, uma modificação terapêutica foi implementada para abordar a ansiedade do paciente de forma mais eficaz.
3. The process of adapting medical or psychological treatment protocols based on patient response and clinical assessment
Therapeutic modification of the medication regimen resulted in significant improvement in the patient's condition.
A modificação terapêutica do regime medicamentoso resultou em melhoria significativa na condição do paciente.
This term is primarily used in medical, psychological, and healthcare settings in both Brazil and the USA. It reflects the importance of personalized medicine and adaptive clinical practice, where healthcare providers adjust treatments based on individual patient responses and needs. The concept emphasizes the collaborative nature of modern healthcare, where treatment is not static but evolves based on ongoing clinical assessment and patient feedback.
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