versorgungsnahe
Versorgungsnahe is an adjective used in German primarily in the health care sector to describe activities, research, or measures that are closely linked to the provision of care within the health system. The term emphasizes proximity to everyday patient care and practical implementation, as opposed to purely theoretical or laboratory work.
In science and policy, the phrase versorgungsnahe Forschung refers to applied health services research that investigates
The concept extends to other care-related activities, such as versorgungsnahe Dienstleistungen (care coordination, case management) or
Critically, the term is sometimes used loosely, and its exact meaning can vary by context. In policy