Fidelity

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Fidelity (medical term)

Fidelity (/fɪˈdɛlɪti/; from Latin fidelitas, meaning "faithfulness") is a term used in various fields of medicine to denote the degree to which a procedure, experiment, or protocol is accurately followed, replicated, or measured.

Etymology

The term "fidelity" originates from the Latin word fidelitas, which translates to "faithfulness". In the medical context, it refers to the faithfulness with which a procedure or protocol is carried out, ensuring that it is done accurately and consistently.

Related Terms

  • Adherence: The extent to which a patient continues the agreed-upon mode of treatment under limited supervision when faced with conflicting demands.
  • Compliance: The degree to which a patient correctly follows medical advice.
  • Intervention fidelity: The methodological strategies used to monitor and enhance the reliability and validity of behavioral interventions.
  • Treatment fidelity: The methodological strategies used to monitor and enhance the reliability and validity of therapeutic interventions.

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