PPS

There are multiple definitions:

  1. prospective payment system(English)

  2. postpolio syndrome(English)

  3. Pulmonary Pathology Society(English)

  4. peripheral pulmonary stenosis(English)

  5. Palliative Performance Scale(English)

    • this score is a modification of the Karnofsky Performance Scale, in which ambulation, activity, self-care, intake, and level of consciousness are considered. For patients receiving care in PCUs, information about prognosis is important to help patients set priorities and expectations for care and to assist clinicians in decision-making. Prognostic scores for patients in palliative care programs have been built and validated
    • PCU, PPI
    • Scoring systems/scales, Prognosis, Decision making
    • https://doi.org…ncotarget.24826
  6. point prevalence survey / study(English)

    • have a well-established methodology to measure the prevalence of antimicrobial use and healthcare-associated infections in hospitals. Results can be used to evaluate quality indicators, to follow-up antimicrobial stewardship and infection control programs, and to support decision-making. Data collection forms and definitions on the different variables are available on the Global-PPS website
    • AMR, HAI
    • Surveillance, Microbiology
    • https://doi.org…3756-019-0663-7
    • http://www.global-pps.com
  7. post-progression survival(English)

  8. Periodieke Parodontale Screening(Dutch)

  9. partially platinum-sensitive(English)

  10. peripapillary sclera(English)

  11. percutaneous pedicle screw(English)

  12. pentosan polysulfate sodium(English)