Max Rady College of Medicine
Term: Effectiveness
Glossary Definition
Last Updated: 2008-02-28
Definition:
If a given activity produces a beneficial health outcome when applied to a patient, then it is effective. If an alternative activity produces a better outcome, it is more effective.
Related terms
- Efficiency
- Efficiency Differences
- Envelope System
- Health Outcomes
- Level Of Severity
- Outcome Assessment
- Pharmaceutical Effectiveness
- Technical Efficiency
References
- Black C, Frohlich N. Hospital Funding within the Health Care System: Moving Towards Effectiveness (Report #91-05-02). Winnipeg, MB: Manitoba Centre for Health Policy and Evaluation, 1991. [Report] (View)
Term used in
- Metge C, Kozyrskyj A, Dahl M, Yogendran M, Roos NP. Pharmaceuticals: Focussing on Appropriate Utilization. Winnipeg, MB: Manitoba Centre for Health Policy, 2003. [Report] [Summary] (View)
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