Implementation
Implementation (Medicine)
Implementation (pronounced im-ple-men-TAY-shun) in the context of medicine refers to the process of putting into effect a course of action, plan, or method that has been decided upon. It is a crucial aspect of healthcare management and policy-making, and is often used in relation to the application of research findings, guidelines, or protocols in clinical practice.
Etymology
The term 'implementation' is derived from the Latin word 'implementum', which means 'a filling up' or 'fulfillment'. In the context of medicine, it refers to the fulfillment of a plan or course of action that has been decided upon.
Related Terms
- Healthcare Management: The administration, management, or oversight of healthcare systems, public health systems, hospitals, entire hospital networks, and other medical facilities.
- Policy-making: The process of creating rules, regulations, and guidelines that govern the operation of healthcare systems and the delivery of healthcare services.
- Clinical Practice: The routine application of healthcare interventions and procedures by healthcare professionals.
- Research Findings: The results or outcomes of scientific studies conducted to investigate a particular healthcare issue or question.
- Guidelines: Recommendations or instructions designed to guide decisions and actions in healthcare.
- Protocols: Detailed plans or procedures for carrying out a particular course of action in healthcare.
See Also
- Healthcare Implementation Science: The study of methods and strategies to promote the systematic uptake of research findings and other evidence-based practices into routine practice.
- Evidence-Based Medicine: An approach to healthcare that emphasizes the use of evidence from well-designed and conducted research in the decision-making process.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Implementation
- Wikipedia's article - Implementation
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