Inpatients: meaning, definitions and examples

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inpatients

[ˈɪnˌpeɪʃənts ]

Definition

^{Context #1 | Noun}

Patients who are admitted to a hospital or other healthcare facility for treatment or observation.

admitted patients, hospitalized patients, residents.

Word	Description / Examples
inpatients	Use this word when referring to patients who stay in the hospital overnight or for an extended period. The doctor is currently doing rounds on the inpatients. Inpatients must follow the hospital's rules and schedules.
hospitalized patients	Use this term to refer to patients who are staying in the hospital due to illness or surgery. The nurse cares for all the hospitalized patients on this floor. Hospitalized patients need comprehensive care and regular monitoring.
admitted patients	This term is appropriate when talking about patients who have been officially admitted to the hospital for treatment. Admitted patients should receive a briefing on hospital protocols. The hospital staff prepared rooms for the newly admitted patients.
residents	This term can refer to patients who live in long-term care facilities or nursing homes. It may also refer to medical doctors in residency programs. The residents enjoy various activities organized by the facility. Medical residents often work long hours during their training.

Inpatients receive round-the-clock care from medical professionals.
The hospital has a dedicated ward for inpatients.
After surgery, the patient will be transferred to the inpatient unit for monitoring.
The inpatient population has been steadily increasing over the past year.
Inpatients are provided with meals and medication according to their treatment plan.

The word 'inpatient' comes from the prefix 'in-' meaning inside, and 'patient' referring to someone receiving medical care.
The term became more widely used in the 19th century as hospitals evolved into facilities for extended treatment.
Before being called inpatients, these individuals were often referred to as 'hospitalized patients' or 'wards'.

Inpatients are usually under the care of a multidisciplinary team, including doctors, nurses, and therapists.
The average stay for inpatients can vary greatly depending on the illness, with some staying just a few days and others weeks or months.
Modern healthcare has advanced significantly, allowing for specialized inpatient programs for chronic illnesses, mental health, and rehabilitation.

Inpatients may experience feelings of isolation due to their extended stay in the hospital, impacting their mental health.
Support from family and friends has been shown to positively influence the recovery of inpatients.
Psychological interventions are often part of the inpatient care plan, especially for those dealing with mental health issues.

Novels sometimes portray inpatients as characters undergoing transformation, mirroring their physical healing journeys.
Films often dramatize the experiences of inpatients to highlight the challenges and triumphs of medical recovery.
The experiences of inpatients have led to various well-known autobiographies detailing personal journeys through illness.

Different cultures view hospital stays and inpatient care through varying lenses, often influenced by traditional beliefs about health.
In some communities, family dynamics play a significant role in how inpatients are cared for during their recovery process.
The stigmatization of being an inpatient can sometimes arise depending on societal attitudes towards health and illness.

Translations of the word "inpatients" in other languages:

🇵🇹 pacientes internados

🇮🇳 अस्पताल में भर्ती मरीज

🇩🇪 stationäre Patienten

🇮🇩 pasien rawat inap

🇺🇦 стаціонарні пацієнти

🇵🇱 pacjenci hospitalizowani

🇯🇵 入院患者

🇫🇷 patients hospitalisés

🇪🇸 pacientes hospitalizados

🇹🇷 yatan hastalar

🇰🇷 입원 환자

🇸🇦 المرضى الداخليين

🇨🇿 hospitalizovaní pacienti

🇸🇰 hospitalizovaní pacienti

🇨🇳 住院病人

🇸🇮 hospitalizirani bolniki

🇮🇸 inniliggjandi sjúklingar

🇰🇿 стационарлық науқастар

🇬🇪 სტაციონარული პაციენტები

🇦🇿 stasionar xəstələr

🇲🇽 pacientes hospitalizados