Comprehensive Therapy
Comprehensive Therapy
Comprehensive Therapy (pronunciation: /kɒmprɪˈhɛnsɪv/ /ˈθɛrəpi/), also known as Integrated Therapy or Holistic Therapy, is a form of medical treatment that combines various therapeutic modalities to provide a more complete and holistic approach to patient care.
Etymology
The term 'comprehensive' originates from the Latin word 'comprehensivus', meaning 'inclusive' or 'all-embracing', and 'therapy' comes from the Greek word 'therapeia', meaning 'healing'. Thus, 'Comprehensive Therapy' implies a healing approach that includes all aspects of a patient's health.
Definition
Comprehensive Therapy is a therapeutic approach that integrates various forms of therapy to address the physical, mental, emotional, and social aspects of a patient's health. It is often used in the treatment of chronic diseases and conditions, such as Cancer, Diabetes, Heart Disease, and Mental Health Disorders.
Related Terms
- Integrated Therapy: A therapeutic approach that combines different therapeutic modalities to provide a more holistic treatment.
- Holistic Therapy: A form of therapy that considers the whole person -- body, mind, spirit, and emotions -- in the quest for optimal health and wellness.
- Physical Therapy: A branch of rehabilitative health that uses specially designed exercises and equipment to help patients regain or improve their physical abilities.
- Psychotherapy: A general term for treating mental health problems by talking with a psychiatrist, psychologist or other mental health provider.
- Occupational Therapy: A type of therapy that helps people achieve independence in all areas of their lives.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Comprehensive Therapy
- Wikipedia's article - Comprehensive Therapy
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