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

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

“What we’re left with is organ supportive therapy. Misinformation is hurting people and killing people,” Souza said.

From Seattle Times

“And so it’s mainly supportive therapy, and we don’t even really know what the best ones are. We are going to try them and we’re going to see how people do. And we’re going to read the literature and develop and change as more information becomes available,” Goldstein said.

From Washington Times

Diaz said his patient, who first went to an urgent clinic with suspected symptoms and told staff he had been traveling through China, has been treated with supportive therapy since there is no specific treatment regimen for this virus.

From Fox News