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Welcome to #FridayClinicalCorner, where I spotlight clinical research terms that came up during my work week. ?? EFFICACY vs EFFECTIVENESS vs EFFICIENCY Efficacy refers to the maximum ability of a medication to produce a result; it's about the medications's power to do what it's supposed to do, regardless of dosage. It's usually measured in clinical trials under controlled and ideal conditions. Effectiveness on the other hand, refers to how well the medication works in real-world scenarios. This includes everything from the medication's actual performance outside of a clinical trial to patient adherence to the medication regimen, its cost, and the way it is administered. Efficiency refers to the cost-effectiveness of the medication, that is, the ratio of the cost of the medication to the health benefits it provides. It's a broader measure that takes into account not just the medication's ability to produce the desired effect, but also the resources used to achieve this effect. ??Efficacy is like testing a car's speed on a smooth racetrack. Effectiveness is seeing how that car performs on regular roads with traffic and potholes. Efficiency is assessing not just the car's speed and performance, but also its fuel efficiency, maintenance costs, and overall cost-effectiveness. ???? If you found this breakdown helpful, please comment below and share it with your network. And remember to tune in next Friday to see what other clinical terms will be under the spotlight. – – – – – – – ? I write about #MedicalTranslation and #MedicalWriting, sharing tips and strategies for freelancers and clients. ?? Follow my hashtag #YourPortuguesePatientPartner for insights, updates, and behind-the-scenes glimpses of my work. Plus: #?? MedCommsFAQ for questions frequently asked by clients in medical communications. Share your answers! #?? FridayClinicalCorner for a brief breakdown of clinical research terms from my work week. Join me every Friday! #?? MondayMedCommsTip for weekly bite-sized recommendations on crucial aspects of medical writing and translation. Start your week right! ?? Follow or Connect with me! (Don't forget to hit the ?? at the top of my profile.) ?? Now running the #MedicalTranslationMentoring program.
Very well explained.
I find myself also explaining this quite often with my language students! Thank you for sharing this! ??
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1 年Very nice explanation and graphic, thank you. We have to watch out for words like these that feel familiar, but have very specific meanings in the context of healthcare and medicine.