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

Nursing Evaluation

Nursing Evaluation

The evaluation stage signals the end of the nursing process. The nurse gathers evaluative data to assess whether or not the patient has attained the expected results. Whereas the nurse collects data in the nursing assessment to identify the patient's health concerns, the evaluation stage data determines if the indicated health issues are resolved. Evaluative data collection includes two sections: the data acquired to evaluate patient outcomes and the time criteria for data collection.

Data Reporting and Recording

Data Reporting and Recording

Reporting and recording are crucial in data documentation. The timely, thorough, and accurate documentation of facts is essential when recording patient data. Failure to record findings during an assessment or interpretation of a problem will result in loss of information and make the patient document unreliable. The reader is left with general impressions if the information is not specific. A recording is documenting data of the individual's health information in a traceable, secure, and...

Nursing Process for Patient and Caregiver Teaching III: Evaluation and Documentation

Nursing Process for Patient and Caregiver Teaching III: Evaluation and Documentation

Evaluation of the teaching process enables the nurse to determine if the patient's learning needs were met and if training was effective. If the expected outcomes are not met, the care plan is revised, and additional education or reinforcement is provided. Nurses can ask questions after the session or obtain feedback to assess the patient's understanding of the topic.
Nurses can use several methods to evaluate patient outcomes. For example, oral questions can assess cognitive learning,...

Guidelines for Writing Outcome

Guidelines for Writing Outcome

When developing expected outcomes for a patient care plan, the nurse should adhere to the following recommendations:
Patient outcomes reflect the patient's response to the goal rather than what the nurse aims to achieve. Terminology should be observable and measurable to avoid the reader's interpretation. The desired outcome should be realistic and achievable in the designated care timeframe. Expected outcomes should align with adjunctive therapies. The outcome should enhance care...

Patient-centered Care

Patient-centered Care

Patient-centered care involves delivering care beyond inpatient hospitalization. Reflective practice can enhance a patient-centered approach. Reflective practice is a process of reasoning that considers all aspects of the present situation, including practicalities, learning from personal practice, and consideration of patient needs. Patients appreciate care decisions made while considering their input. Involving the patient in their care provides the patient with a sense of contribution rather...

Guidelines For Measuring Vital Signs

Guidelines For Measuring Vital Signs

Following these guidelines can help nurses accurately measure vital signs, assess changes in patient conditions, and provide timely treatment when necessary. Adhering closely to the guidelines ensures the accuracy and reliability of the results.
Before taking a patient's vital signs, a nurse would consider and assess the patient's comfort level and ensure appropriate equipment is available.

You might also read

Related Articles

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

Sort by

Same author

The Journal of Hand Surgery in 2025; Looking Back.

The Journal of hand surgery·2025

Same author

From the Archives, December 2025.

The Journal of hand surgery·2025

Same author

Clinical Practice Guidelines.

The Journal of hand surgery·2025

Same author

Altered Inflammatory Signature in a C9ORF72 -ALS iPSC-Derived Motor Neuron and Microglia Coculture Model.

Glia·2025

Same author

The Journal of Hand Surgery Begins its 50th Year.

The Journal of hand surgery·2024

Same author

Evidence and Hand Surgeons.

The Journal of hand surgery·2022

Same journal

Current Concepts in Perioperative Guidance and Outcomes in Hand Surgery Patients Taking Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 Receptor Agonists.

The Journal of hand surgery·2026

Same journal

Mesenchymal Stem Cell-Derived Exosomes Combined With 3-Dimensional Hyaluronan-Based Scaffold Promote Tendon-to-Bone Tunnel Healing.

The Journal of hand surgery·2026

Same journal

The Diagnosis and Management of Clenched Fist Syndrome.

The Journal of hand surgery·2026

Same journal

Ultrasound-Assisted Thin Posteromedial Thigh Free Flap for Coverage of Hand and Upper-Extremity Wounds.

The Journal of hand surgery·2026

Same journal

Comparison of One- and Two-knot Techniques in Eight-Strand Flexor Tendon Repair Using Looped Sutures: A Biomechanical Study in a Porcine Model.

The Journal of hand surgery·2026

Same journal

Biomechanical Comparison of Metal Versus Suture and Screw Tension Band Technique for Olecranon Fractures.

The Journal of hand surgery·2026

See all related articles

Search research articles

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Mar 15, 2026

Using Visual and Narrative Methods to Achieve Fair Process in Clinical Care

Using Visual and Narrative Methods to Achieve Fair Process in Clinical Care

Published on: February 16, 2011

Defining and Measuring Patient Satisfaction.

¹University of Toronto/University Health Network Hand Program, Toronto, Ontario.

The Journal of Hand Surgery

|August 30, 2016

Summary

This summary is machine-generated.

Measuring patient satisfaction is crucial for treatment outcomes but requires better tools. Developing reliable patient satisfaction measures, especially for hand function, needs rigorous instrument development.

Keywords:

Hand surgery expectation patient satisfaction quality value

More Related Videos

Author Spotlight: Self-Assessment Protocol for Predicting Psoriatic Arthritis in Psoriasis Patients

Author Spotlight: Self-Assessment Protocol for Predicting Psoriatic Arthritis in Psoriasis Patients

Published on: March 1, 2024

E-Patient Counseling Trial E-PACO: Computer Based Education versus Nurse Counseling for Patients to Prepare for Colonoscopy

E-Patient Counseling Trial E-PACO: Computer Based Education versus Nurse Counseling for Patients to Prepare for Colonoscopy

Published on: August 1, 2019

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Mar 15, 2026

Using Visual and Narrative Methods to Achieve Fair Process in Clinical Care

Using Visual and Narrative Methods to Achieve Fair Process in Clinical Care

Published on: February 16, 2011

Author Spotlight: Self-Assessment Protocol for Predicting Psoriatic Arthritis in Psoriasis Patients

Author Spotlight: Self-Assessment Protocol for Predicting Psoriatic Arthritis in Psoriasis Patients

Published on: March 1, 2024

E-Patient Counseling Trial E-PACO: Computer Based Education versus Nurse Counseling for Patients to Prepare for Colonoscopy

E-Patient Counseling Trial E-PACO: Computer Based Education versus Nurse Counseling for Patients to Prepare for Colonoscopy

Published on: August 1, 2019

Area of Science:

Healthcare outcome measurement
Patient-reported outcomes
Surgical outcome assessment

Background:

Patient satisfaction is increasingly reported in treatment outcome studies.
The construct of patient satisfaction is complex and context-dependent.
Current tools for measuring patient satisfaction are not fully developed.

Purpose of the Study:

To highlight the need for improved patient satisfaction measurement tools.
To emphasize the complexity and context-dependency of patient satisfaction.
To advocate for rigorous instrument development for patient satisfaction measures.

Main Methods:

Review of current practices in reporting patient satisfaction.
Analysis of the challenges in measuring patient satisfaction.
Comparison with general outcome measurement instrument development.

Main Results:

Patient satisfaction is a critical but complex outcome measure.
Existing measurement tools lack comprehensive development.
Specific patient populations, like those with hand conditions, require tailored instruments.

Conclusions:

Reliable and valid measurement of patient satisfaction is essential for patient care.
Development of patient satisfaction tools requires a systematic approach.
Future research should focus on creating context-specific, validated instruments for patient satisfaction.