Caseload: meaning, definitions and examples
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caseload
[ ˈkeɪsloʊd ]
workload capacity
Caseload refers to the number of cases that a professional, such as a social worker, therapist, or lawyer, is responsible for at any given time. It can also refer to the amount of work assigned to a particular individual or organization. Managing a high caseload can be challenging, as it often requires balancing the needs of various clients while ensuring quality of service. Caseloads can vary significantly depending on the field of work and the resources available.
Synonyms
assignments, burden, case volume, workload.
Examples of usage
- The social worker was overwhelmed by her growing caseload.
- He was praised for effectively managing his caseload efficiently.
- Reducing the caseload for therapists can improve mental health outcomes.
- The organization is struggling to keep up with the increasing caseload of clients.
Translations
Translations of the word "caseload" in other languages:
🇵🇹 carga de trabalho
🇮🇳 मामलों का बोझ
🇩🇪 Fallbelastung
🇮🇩 beban kasus
🇺🇦 навантаження справ
🇵🇱 obciążenie sprawami
🇯🇵 ケースロード
🇫🇷 charge de cas
🇪🇸 carga de casos
🇹🇷 dava yükü
🇰🇷 사건 수
🇸🇦 عبء الحالات
🇨🇿 zatížení případů
🇸🇰 zaťaženie prípadmi
🇨🇳 案件负担
🇸🇮 obremenitev primerov
🇮🇸 málaskipti
🇰🇿 істерлік жүктеме
🇬🇪 საქმეთა დატვირთვა
🇦🇿 iş yükü
🇲🇽 carga de casos
Etymology
The term 'caseload' combines the word 'case' and 'load.' The word 'case' has been used since the late Middle Ages, derived from the Latin 'casus', meaning 'event' or 'fall.' It has evolved to denote an individual instance of a matter, particularly in legal and clinical contexts. The term 'load' originates from Old English 'lōd', signifying a burden or cargo. In the context of professions such as social work or healthcare, the concept of caseload began to gain prominence in the mid-20th century as organizations started to recognize the importance of managing the number of cases handled by professionals to ensure quality care and effectiveness. The term reflects both the volume of cases being handled and the capacity of the individual or organization to manage those cases effectively.