adjective
- not admitted to or treated in a hospital; receiving care outside a hospital setting
Usage: medical/clinical context; often used in comparative studies of patient outcomes
Examples
- The study compared outcomes between hospitalized and nonhospitalized patients with mild pneumonia.
- Nonhospitalized elderly individuals often receive home health services.
- Most nonhospitalized COVID-19 cases were managed with telemedicine consultations.
- The clinic serves primarily nonhospitalized populations in rural areas.
- Nonhospitalized treatment options have expanded significantly in recent years.