ipt

IPT is an acronym that can refer to several concepts across different domains. The precise meaning depends on context.

In public health and medicine, IPT commonly stands for intermittent preventive treatment. This approach uses scheduled administration of antimalarial drugs to reduce disease burden in populations at risk, regardless of infection status. In malaria-endemic regions, IPTp (intermittent preventive treatment in pregnancy) is administered to pregnant women, often alongside routine antenatal care, to improve maternal and infant outcomes. IPTi (in infants) and IPTc (in children during high transmission seasons) are related strategies.

In mental health, IPT stands for interpersonal psychotherapy, a time-limited therapy for depression and other mood disorders. IPT focuses on the patient’s relationships and social roles, aiming to alleviate symptoms by addressing interpersonal problems and improving functioning.

In project and product management, IPT commonly refers to an integrated team approach. An Integrated Product Team or Integrated Project Team is a cross-functional group that includes stakeholders from multiple disciplines to plan, design, develop, and deliver a product or project. The method emphasizes collaboration across organizational boundaries to align objectives, timelines, and resources.