クリティカルパス

English translation: care pathway / Clinical pathway / Critical pathway / CPM (Critical Path Method) / Care Path /CareMap

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Japanese term or phrase:	クリティカルパス
English translation:	care pathway / Clinical pathway / Critical pathway / CPM (Critical Path Method) / Care Path /CareMap
Entered by:	Joss Ky

05:03 Feb 24, 2008

Japanese to English translations [PRO]
Medical - Medical (general) / Hospital administration

Japanese term or phrase: クリティカルパス

Source: 術後は全例で共通のクリティカルパスを使用し...
Context: This is in the methods section of a medical paper. It is discussing how クリティカルパス was used to provide the same postoperative care to patients.

I tried researched "critical path" in English but it doesn't seem to mean the same thing. In Japanese it seems to be referring to a pre-planned method of patient care (from admission to discharge) e.g. treatment methods for particular diseases. So I am thinking of using "clinical case-management plan" but I am not sure if this is OK, or whether I should add in brackets: (known as "Critical Path" in Japan) or if there is a standard term for this.
If you have any idea, I would appreciate your help.

Joss Ky KudoZ activity Questions: 130 (none open) (1 without valid answers) (3 closed without grading) Answers: 15 Australia
Local time: 11:28

Care pathway / Clinical pathway / Critical pathway / CPM (Critical Path Method) / Care Path /CareMap

Explanation:
From: http://stroke.ahajournals.org/cgi/content/full/34/2/587

A care pathway can be defined as a plan of care that is developed and used by a multidisciplinary team, and is applicable to more than 1 aspect of care. It can be a printed document or an electronic program, and it usually forms all or part of the patient’s case record. Care pathways are often used in conjunction with other tools such as case management, and they are intended to assist healthcare professionals in clinical decision-making. Care pathways are also known by other names such as clinical pathway, critical pathway, critical path method, care paths, and CareMaps. Despite the popularity of care pathways, the evidence to support their use is weak.

I agree that "Critical Path" turns up lots of hits for Japanese hospitals, and I also very much like your own suggestion of "clinical case-management plan" (known as "Critical Path" in Japan).

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Note added at 15 mins (2008-02-24 05:18:28 GMT)
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Sorry, try this link instead: http://tinyurl.com/396r7j

Selected response from:

KathyT
Australia
Local time: 10:58

Grading comment

Thank you once again!
4 KudoZ points were awarded for this answer

Summary of answers provided

4 +1

critical path

cinefil

3 +1

Care pathway / Clinical pathway / Critical pathway / CPM (Critical Path Method) / Care Path /CareMap

KathyT

Critical pass

Joyce A

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12 mins confidence:

peer agreement (net): +1

Care pathway / Clinical pathway / Critical pathway / CPM (Critical Path Method) / Care Path /CareMap

KathyT
Australia
Local time: 10:58
Specializes in field
Native speaker of: English
PRO pts in category: 40

Grading comment

Thank you once again!

Notes to answerer

Asker: Thank you so much for your quick reply! Care pathway is a nice word! I like how it's similar to the Japanese term, yet clearer.

15 mins confidence:

Critical pass

Explanation:
http://sciencelinks.jp/j-east/article/200414/000020041404A04...

Abstract;Strategy ideas included in the concepts of the critical pass and applications of the critical pass (common recognition in the team medical treatment, critical pass as the common recognition of the medical professional and the patient, critical pass as the management tool, critical pass as the medical record) are described. In addition, disincentives in the execution of the critical pass and the significance of the critical pass are discussed.

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Note added at 36 mins (2008-02-24 05:39:41 GMT)
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You're welcome, Yoko. The Japanese "ス" can be tricky indeed!

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Note added at 45 mins (2008-02-24 05:48:42 GMT)
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Just as a note:
“Pass” has a range of definitions which include:
“One complete cycle of operations” and “advancing through” which may be relevant to the “admission to discharge” that you mention in your translation.

Example sentence(s):

Critical Pass for the Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)
In addition, disincentives in the execution of the critical pass and the significance of the critical pass are discussed.

Joyce A
Thailand
Local time: 07:58
Native speaker of:

English
PRO pts in category: 31

Notes to answerer

Asker: Thank you very much for your quick reply! I never considered the possibility of パス spelt as "pass". I should look into it! Thank you.

2 hrs confidence:

peer agreement (net): +1

critical path

Explanation:
critical path
the 〜クリティカルパス, 限界経路, 《医》診療経路[予定表](*定額制診療報酬の導入に対抗すべく, 病院が入院日数を短縮し経費を安く上げるために採る能率優先の治療計画手法)
ビジネス技術実用英語大辞典

http://www.inetmie.or.jp/~kasamie/CriticalPath.html

http://www.keiribrain.jp/kininaru/2007/02/critical_path.html

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Critical_path_method

http://www.fda.gov/oc/initiatives/criticalpath/

cinefil
Japan
Local time: 09:58
Works in field
Native speaker of:

Japanese
PRO pts in category: 254

Notes to answerer

Asker: Thank you cinefil! Much appreciated.

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