Hospitalism
Hospitalism
Hospitalism (/hɒˈspɪtəlɪzəm/) is a term used in the medical field to describe a range of negative psychological and physical effects observed in patients who have spent a long time in a hospital environment. The term was first coined in the 19th century and has been studied extensively since then.
Etymology
The term "hospitalism" is derived from the word "hospital" and the suffix "-ism", which is used to denote a distinctive practice, system, or philosophy. The term was first used in the 19th century to describe the detrimental effects observed in infants who were raised in hospital environments for extended periods.
Definition
Hospitalism is characterized by a range of negative effects that are observed in patients who have spent a long time in a hospital environment. These effects can include physical deterioration, psychological distress, and social isolation. The severity of these effects can vary depending on the length of the hospital stay, the patient's age and health status, and the quality of care received.
Related Terms
- Nosocomial infection: An infection that is contracted from the environment or staff of a healthcare facility.
- Iatrogenesis: Any ailment caused inadvertently by a physician or surgeon or by medical treatment or diagnostic procedures.
- Medical trauma: Psychological trauma experienced by a patient as a result of the damages caused by a medical intervention.
- Post-hospital syndrome: A term used to describe the period of vulnerability to a wide range of health disorders that follow hospitalization.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Hospitalism
- Wikipedia's article - Hospitalism
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