supportive therapy

British  

noun

1. med any treatment, such as the intravenous administration of certain fluids, designed to reinforce or sustain the physiological well-being of a patient

2. psychol a form of therapy for mental disturbances employing guidance and encouragement to develop the patient's own resources

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Example Sentences

Though plague remains a serious illness, antibiotic and supportive therapy is effective for even the most dangerous pneumonic form when patients are treated in time, according to the World Health Organization.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 13, 2024

Many social workers take more of a patient-centered approach focused on supportive therapy, which emphasizes empathetic listening and a supportive relationship with the patient.

From Slate • Feb. 28, 2022

For example, we may compare eight sessions of cognitive behavioral therapy to eight sessions of supportive therapy.

From Slate • May 10, 2018

The issue is that the supportive therapy delivers one of the active components of the cognitive behavioral therapy—therapist-patient connection—so this design will make the impact seem smaller.

From Slate • May 10, 2018

Doctors concentrate on "supportive therapy," or keeping the patient hydrated, ensuring they receive proper nutrition, monitoring blood pressure, and curing any secondary infections.

From The Verge • Jul. 29, 2014