The extent to which a specific intervention results in a positive outcome when it is used in routine practice is known as
A) Efficacy
B) Effectiveness
C) Efficiency
D) All of the above
E) None of the above

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Efficacy refers to the positive effect of an intervention when tested in a controlled setting, while effectiveness refers to the positive effect of an intervention when used in routine practice. Efficiency refers to the ability of an intervention to produce desired outcomes with minimal waste of resources. Therefore, the extent to which a specific intervention results in a positive outcome when it is used in routine practice is known as effectiveness.

The Extent to Which a Specific Intervention Results in a Positive