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)