Field work
Field work
Field work (pronounced: /ˈfiːld wɜːrk/) is a term used in various disciplines, including medicine, to describe research or work done in the field, as opposed to in a laboratory or office.
Etymology
The term "field work" originates from the English words "field" and "work", indicating work done in the field. In the context of medicine, it often refers to work done in a real-world setting, such as a community or a patient's home, rather than in a controlled clinical or laboratory environment.
Related Terms
- Epidemiology: The study of how often diseases occur in different groups of people and why. Field work is often a crucial part of epidemiological research.
- Public Health: The science of protecting and improving the health of people and their communities. Field work is often conducted by public health professionals to understand and address health issues at a community level.
- Clinical Research: A branch of healthcare science that determines the safety and effectiveness of medications, devices, diagnostic products and treatment regimens intended for human use. Field work in clinical research may involve conducting trials or studies outside of the traditional clinical environment.
- Community Health: A field of public health that focuses on studying and improving the health characteristics of biological communities. Field work in community health may involve working directly with communities to understand their health needs and develop strategies to address them.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Field work
- Wikipedia's article - Field work
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