supportive therapy
Britishnoun
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med any treatment, such as the intravenous administration of certain fluids, designed to reinforce or sustain the physiological well-being of a patient
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psychol a form of therapy for mental disturbances employing guidance and encouragement to develop the patient's own resources
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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
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