Productivity
Productivity (Medicine)
Productivity (/prɒdʌkˈtɪvɪti/), in the context of medicine, refers to the efficiency of a healthcare system or professional in delivering health services or interventions. It is often measured in terms of the health outcomes achieved per unit of healthcare resources used.
Etymology
The term 'productivity' originates from the Latin word 'productivus', which means 'generative'. In the medical context, it was first used in the mid-20th century to describe the efficiency of healthcare services.
Related Terms
- Healthcare efficiency: The optimal use of resources (financial, human, physical, and informational) to achieve desired health outcomes.
- Health outcomes: The changes in health status of an individual or population that are attributable to interventions or services.
- Healthcare resources: The total means available for healthcare, including personnel, buildings, equipment, and supplies, as well as money for their operation and maintenance.
See Also
References
- Healthcare Productivity: Measurement and Improvement. Jones & Bartlett Learning. 2009. ISBN 978-0-7637-5691-3.
- Healthcare Efficiency and Productivity: Practical Management Tools. CRC Press. 2011. ISBN 978-1-4398-3503-2.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Productivity
- Wikipedia's article - Productivity
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