Continuance
Continuance
Continuance (/kənˈtɪn.ju.əns/) is a term used in the field of medicine and psychology to refer to the persistence or continuation of a state, habit, or action. The term is derived from the Latin word "continuare", which means "to continue".
Definition
In a medical context, continuance often refers to the ongoing state of a disease, condition, or treatment. It can also refer to the persistence of symptoms or behaviors over time. For example, the continuance of pain might indicate a chronic condition, while the continuance of a treatment regimen might refer to a patient's adherence to prescribed therapies.
Related Terms
- Persistence: The quality of persisting; tenacity.
- Continuation: The act or state of continuing; the state of being continued.
- Chronic: (of a disease or symptom) persisting for a long time or constantly recurring.
- Treatment Regimen: A plan designed to manage a medical condition or disease.
Usage in Medicine
In medicine, the term continuance is often used to describe the ongoing nature of a disease or condition. For example, a doctor might refer to the continuance of symptoms to describe a patient's ongoing experience of pain or discomfort. Similarly, the continuance of a treatment regimen might refer to a patient's ongoing adherence to a prescribed course of therapy.
Usage in Psychology
In psychology, continuance refers to the persistence of behaviors or mental states over time. For example, the continuance of a habit might refer to an individual's ongoing engagement in a particular behavior, despite attempts to change or stop it.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Continuance
- Wikipedia's article - Continuance
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