Nosokinetics
Nosokinetics
Nosokinetics (pronunciation: /noʊsoʊkɪˈnɛtɪks/) is the scientific study of the rates of patient flow within healthcare systems. It is a branch of healthcare science that focuses on understanding and optimizing patient flow, with the aim of improving healthcare delivery and outcomes.
Etymology
The term "Nosokinetics" is derived from the Greek words "nosos" meaning "disease" and "kinetics" meaning "movement". It was first used in the late 20th century to describe the study of patient flow in healthcare systems.
Related Terms
- Healthcare Science: The field of study that applies science to healthcare to improve the health of patients.
- Patient Flow: The movement of patients through a healthcare facility.
- Healthcare Delivery: The provision of healthcare services to patients.
- Healthcare Outcomes: The end results of healthcare services, including improvements in health status, patient satisfaction, and quality of life.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Nosokinetics
- Wikipedia's article - Nosokinetics
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