Search research articles

ABOUT JoVE

Overview Leadership Blog JoVE Help Center

AUTHORS

Publishing Process Editorial Board Scope & Policies Peer Review FAQ Submit

LIBRARIANS

Testimonials Subscriptions Access Resources Library Advisory Board FAQ

RESEARCH

JoVE Journal Methods Collections JoVE Encyclopedia of Experiments Archive

EDUCATION

JoVE Core JoVE Business JoVE Science Education JoVE Lab Manual Faculty Resource Center Faculty Site

Terms & Conditions of Use

Related Concept Videos

Surveys

Surveys

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.

Assessment of the Gastrointestinal System II: Health Perception Pattern

Assessment of the Gastrointestinal System II: Health Perception Pattern

Assessing the gastrointestinal (GI) system is a complex process that begins with collecting subjective data. This data, collected through patient interviews, provides crucial insights into the patient's health history, perception patterns, and lifestyle habits, all contributing significantly to GI health.
Health Perception Patterns
Health perception patterns offer valuable insights into a patient's lifestyle habits and how they may impact their GI health. These patterns include:

Nursing Assessment

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.
The nurse collects all aspects of the patient's health in the initial assessment, establishing priorities for ongoing focused assessments and...

Nursing Process for Patient and Caregiver Teaching I: Assessment and Diagnosis

Nursing Process for Patient and Caregiver Teaching I: Assessment and Diagnosis

The nursing process provides a clinical decision-making framework for patients and families to establish and implement a personalized care plan. Since part of the nurse's duties is to teach patients, the steps of the nursing process are the most effective way to approach instruction. The nursing process and the teaching-learning process are inextricably linked.
It is critical to determine the patient's learning needs during the assessment. Determination of learning needs compounds data from the...

Data Collection III

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.

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by

Same author

The role of transcranial doppler in localizing stroke lesion: A valuable tool in low resource setting.

The National medical journal of India·2026

Same author

Assessment of Transcranial Doppler (TCD)-based Cerebral Hemodynamics in Preeclamptic Women.

Journal of obstetrics and gynaecology of India·2026

Same author

Association of Heart Rate Variability and NeuroCognitive Performance Among Metabolically Healthy Obese Adults: Cardio-psychological Based Approach.

Annals of neurosciences·2026

Same author

Haptics of Pulse Palpation: Simulation and Validation Through Novel Sensor-Actuator System.

IEEE transactions on haptics·2025

Same author

Design and development of an arena blended connected learning model for faculty development in health professions education: A step forward.

The National medical journal of India·2024

Same author

Comparative evaluation of intraoperative dexmedetomidine versus lidocaine for reducing postoperative cognitive decline in the elderly: a prospective randomized controlled trial.

Anaesthesiology intensive therapy·2024

Search research articles

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Jun 4, 2026

Using Simulation Models to Train Clinicians in the Use of Point-of-Care Ultrasound

Using Simulation Models to Train Clinicians in the Use of Point-of-Care Ultrasound

Published on: August 9, 2024

Innovative method of needs assessment for faculty development programs in a Gulf medical school.

B V Adkoli¹, K U Al-Umran, M H Al-Sheikh

¹College of Medicine, King Faisal University, King Fahd Hospital of University, Al-khobar, KSA. bvadkoli@gmail.com

Education for Health (Abingdon, England)

|February 4, 2011

Summary

This study developed a participatory needs assessment for medical faculty development, identifying key training gaps in curriculum planning and research. The findings support a comprehensive approach to enhance medical education quality.

More Related Videos

Use of Galvanic Skin Responses, Salivary Biomarkers, and Self-reports to Assess Undergraduate Student Performance During a Laboratory Exam Activity

Use of Galvanic Skin Responses, Salivary Biomarkers, and Self-reports to Assess Undergraduate Student Performance During a Laboratory Exam Activity

Published on: February 10, 2016

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Jun 4, 2026

Using Simulation Models to Train Clinicians in the Use of Point-of-Care Ultrasound

Using Simulation Models to Train Clinicians in the Use of Point-of-Care Ultrasound

Published on: August 9, 2024

Use of Galvanic Skin Responses, Salivary Biomarkers, and Self-reports to Assess Undergraduate Student Performance During a Laboratory Exam Activity

Use of Galvanic Skin Responses, Salivary Biomarkers, and Self-reports to Assess Undergraduate Student Performance During a Laboratory Exam Activity

Published on: February 10, 2016

Area of Science:

Medical Education
Faculty Development
Continuing Professional Development

Background:

Effective faculty development is crucial for enhancing medical education quality.
Current programs often lack participant-centered needs assessment, with limited methods for identifying faculty needs.
The Medical Education Unit at the University of Dammam implemented an innovative approach to identify and prioritize faculty development needs.

Purpose of the Study:

To identify and prioritize faculty development needs in medical education using a novel assessment method.
To inform the planning of future faculty development activities based on identified needs.
To explore faculty willingness to participate in and commit time to development activities.

Main Methods:

A pilot-tested questionnaire assessed perceived importance and self-rated performance on 12 core competencies among 200 faculty members.
Priority rankings for continuing education were determined by analyzing gaps between perceived importance and self-rated performance (average/poor).
Faculty preferences for continuing education activities, time commitment, and suggestions for improvement were also analyzed.

Main Results:

All 12 competencies were rated 'highly important' by faculty.
Competencies identified as "gaps" (high importance, low performance) included curriculum planning, learning resource development, course evaluation, and research skills.
Prioritized faculty development activities included specialized courses, new faculty orientation, and educational research training.

Conclusions:

A participatory needs assessment, using the "perceived importance" vs. "self-rated performance" gap, effectively prioritized faculty development needs.
A comprehensive faculty development strategy requires both departmental and organizational initiatives.
The methodology is adaptable for faculty development needs assessment in diverse contexts, including the Gulf Region.