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Nursing Assessment

The two sources for collecting information are primary and secondary. After gathering information, interpretation and validation help to complete the data. The purpose of assessment is to establish data with the initial information, to interpret data about the patient's perceived needs and health problems, and to respond to these problems identified.
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Data Collection I

Data collection gathers information needed to make accurate judgments about a patient's present condition. During a health history interview, subjective data is collected from the patient, their caregivers, or family members, and objective data is collected through observations and physical assessment. Patients are the primary source of subjective data. Thus information gathered from patients through interviews, observations, and physical examination is primary data. Secondary sources of data...
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Data Collection III

The physical assessment examines the patient for objective data that defines the patient's condition, and aids in formulating the nursing care plan. The purpose of physical assessment is a health status appraisal, which includes identifying health problems, and establishing a database for nursing intervention.
The principles to begin the physical assessment include conducting a comprehensive or problem-related history in a quiet, well-lit room, emphasizing privacy and comfort for the patient.
Data Validation01:03

Data Validation

Data validation is an essential part of a comprehensive assessment. Validation is confirming or verifying and opening the door to gathering more assessment data as it clarifies vague or unclear data. The process of checking and verifying the collected information is called data validation. The primary purpose of data validation is to ensure data is as free from error, bias, and misinterpretation as possible.
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Often, psychologists develop surveys as a means of gathering data. Surveys are lists of questions to be answered by research participants, and can be delivered as paper-and-pencil questionnaires, administered electronically, or conducted verbally. Generally, the survey itself can be completed in a short time, and the ease of administering a survey makes it easy to collect data from a large number of people.
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Data collection refers to a systematic way of obtaining, observing, measuring, and analyzing accurate information. Observational studies are one of the most widely used methods of data collection. It involves collecting data by observing the behavior and physical characteristics of a sample without making any modifications to the sample.
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Finding and using readily available sources of assessment data.

Eric G Boyce1

  • 1Thomas J. Long School of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, University of the Pacific, Stockton, CA, USA. eboyce@pacific.edu

American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education
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Leverage underutilized academic program assessment data for enhanced program improvement and accreditation. Explore diverse data sources like pre-course assessments and portfolios for a comprehensive plan.

Keywords:
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Area of Science:

  • Educational Assessment
  • Pharmacy Education

Background:

  • Academic program assessment is crucial for improvement and accreditation.
  • Existing assessment methods may not fully capture necessary data.
  • Potentially underutilized data sources exist within academic programs.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify and discuss underutilized academic program assessment data.
  • To provide rationale, examples, and uses for this data.
  • To guide the development of comprehensive assessment plans.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of general assessment and pharmacy education.
  • Identification of various data sources including pre-course assessments, assignments, exams, evaluations, rubrics, portfolios, progress tests, self-assessments, and classroom techniques.
  • Consideration of course evaluations and grades.

Main Results:

  • Numerous sources of potentially underutilized assessment data were identified.
  • Key data sources include pre-course assessments, graded assignments, examinations, pharmacy experience evaluations, scoring rubrics, portfolios, progress testing, self-assessments, and classroom assessment techniques.
  • Course evaluations and grades can also contribute valuable information.

Conclusions:

  • Careful selection of assessments based on need, availability, and strength is essential.
  • A centralized, integrated database can address data management challenges.
  • Integrating diverse assessment data enables a comprehensive, efficient program assessment plan for continuous improvement.