Observation

"Observation" is a descriptor in the National Library of Medicine's controlled vocabulary thesaurus, MeSH (Medical Subject Headings). Descriptors are arranged in a hierarchical structure, which enables searching at various levels of specificity.

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The act of regarding attentively and studying facts and occurrences, gathering data through analyzing, measuring, and drawing conclusions, with the purpose of applying the observed information to theoretical assumptions. Observation as a scientific method in the acquisition of knowledge began in classical antiquity; in modern science and medicine its greatest application is facilitated by modern technology. Observation is one of the components of the research process.

Descriptor ID

D019370

MeSH Number(s)

E05.581.249

Concept/Terms

Observation

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Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques and Equipment [E]
Investigative Techniques [E05]
Methods [E05.581]
Observation [E05.581.249]

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This graph shows the total number of publications written about "Observation" by people in Harvard Catalyst Profiles by year, and whether "Observation" was a major or minor topic of these publication.

Bar chart showing 195 publications over 21 distinct years, with a maximum of 25 publications in 2010

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Year	Major Topic	Minor Topic	Total
1997	0	1	1
1998	0	1	1
1999	0	2	2
2001	1	2	3
2003	1	2	3
2004	2	3	5
2005	0	7	7
2006	1	12	13
2007	4	6	10
2008	5	11	16
2009	6	12	18
2010	4	21	25
2011	3	16	19
2012	3	16	19
2013	4	8	12
2014	3	3	6
2015	2	5	7
2016	2	5	7
2017	4	6	10
2018	3	3	6
2019	1	4	5

Below are the most recent publications written about "Observation" by people in Profiles.

Giganti MJ, Shepherd BE, Caro-Vega Y, Luz PM, Rebeiro PF, Maia M, Julmiste G, Cortes C, McGowan CC, Duda SN. The impact of data quality and source data verification on epidemiologic inference: a practical application using HIV observational data. BMC Public Health. 2019 Dec 30; 19(1):1748.

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Delisle M, Ward MAR, Pradarelli JC, Panda N, Howard JD, Hannenberg AA. Comparing the Learning Effectiveness of Healthcare Simulation in the Observer Versus Active Role: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Simul Healthc. 2019 Oct; 14(5):318-332.

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Bou Zein Eddine S, Boyle KA, Dodgion CM, Davis CS, Webb TP, Juern JS, Milia DJ, Carver TW, Beckman MA, Codner PA, Trevino C, de Moya MA. Observing pneumothoraces: The 35-millimeter rule is safe for both blunt and penetrating chest trauma. J Trauma Acute Care Surg. 2019 04; 86(4):557-564.

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Tackett JL, Lang JWB, Markon KE, Herzhoff K. A correlated traits, correlated methods model for thin-slice child personality assessment. Psychol Assess. 2019 Apr; 31(4):545-556.

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Nambiar D, Mishra A. 'A light inside a pot': Sites and sources of power emerging from an ethnography of traditional healing in South India. Glob Public Health. 2019 04; 14(4):515-527.

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Huth K, Schwartz S, Li SA, Weiser N, Mahant S, Landrigan CP, Spector ND, Starmer AJ, West DC, Coffey M, Bismilla Z. "All the ward's a stage": a qualitative study of the experience of direct observation of handoffs. Adv Health Sci Educ Theory Pract. 2019 05; 24(2):301-315.

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Shi CR, Nguyen MO, Rana J, Burgin S. Teaching and Learning Tips 12: Peer observation of teaching. Int J Dermatol. 2018 Oct; 57(10):1233-1236.

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Freedman LP, Kujawski SA, Mbuyita S, Kuwawenaruwa A, Kruk ME, Ramsey K, Mbaruku G. Eye of the beholder? Observation versus self-report in the measurement of disrespect and abuse during facility-based childbirth. Reprod Health Matters. 2018; 26(53):107-122.

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Kroll DS, Thom R, VAN Lunteren J, Toretta C, Crowley B, Knotts P, Fromson J. Trauma Does Not Predict Patients' Experiences With Constant Observation. J Psychiatr Pract. 2018 07; 24(4):299-304.

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Shah CP, Fine HF. Management of Floaters. Ophthalmic Surg Lasers Imaging Retina. 2018 06 01; 49(6):388-391.

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