Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

Role of Communication in the Nursing Process III: Evaluation and Documentation01:08

Role of Communication in the Nursing Process III: Evaluation and Documentation

2.1K
A successful patient outcome depends mainly on the evaluation stage of the nursing process. Evaluation determines effectiveness by reviewing what was done previously after the completion of nursing interventions. Every time a healthcare professional steps in or administers treatment, they must reassess or evaluate the action to ensure the intended result. During the evaluation phase, there are three probable patient outcomes:
2.1K
Epilepsy and Seizures: Overview01:24

Epilepsy and Seizures: Overview

1.3K
Epilepsy is a chronic neurological disease marked by recurrent, unpredictable seizures. These seizures are caused by abnormal electrical discharges in the brain, leading to behavior, sensation, or consciousness alterations. They can also cause transient impairment of awareness, interfering with daily activities.
Various factors can trigger epilepsy, including genetic factors, brain damage, metabolic causes, and unknown etiology. Diagnosis of epilepsy involves electroencephalography (EEG), which...
1.3K
Nursing Process for Patient and Caregiver Teaching III: Evaluation and Documentation01:20

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

2.6K
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,...
2.6K
Improving Translational Accuracy02:07

Improving Translational Accuracy

15.0K
Base complementarity between the three base pairs of mRNA codon and the tRNA anticodon is not a failsafe mechanism. Inaccuracies can range from a single mismatch to no correct base pairing at all. The free energy difference between the correct and nearly correct base pairs can be as small as 3 kcal/ mol. With complementarity being the only proofreading step, the estimated error frequency would be one wrong amino acid in every 100 amino acids incorporated. However, error frequencies observed in...
15.0K
Improving Translational Accuracy02:07

Improving Translational Accuracy

3.7K
3.7K
Parallel Processing01:20

Parallel Processing

733
The brain processes sensory information rapidly due to parallel processing, which involves sending data across multiple neural pathways at the same time. This method allows the brain to manage various sensory qualities, such as shapes, colors, movements, and locations, all concurrently. For instance, when observing a forest landscape, the brain simultaneously processes the movement of leaves, the shapes of trees, the depth between them, and the various shades of green. This enables a quick and...
733

You might also read

Related Articles

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

Sort by
Same author

Association Between Race, Ethnicity, and Sex with Prehospital Identification and Outcomes of Patients with Stroke.

Journal of stroke and cerebrovascular diseases : the official journal of National Stroke Association·2026
Same author

Patient reported outcome measures following group and individual therapy in a multidisciplinary functional/dissociative seizure program.

Epilepsy & behavior : E&B·2026
Same author

Descriptive Analysis of Retrospective Observational Real-World Evidence of a Monoclonal Anti-Amyloid Therapy Program in a Wide Catchment Specialty Memory Clinic.

Neurology and therapy·2026
Same author

Responsive stimulation of the thalamus for idiopathic generalized epilepsy: Results of the randomized controlled NAUTILUS trial through 18 months.

Epilepsia·2026
Same author

Desired clinic characteristics and unmet support needs for adults with multiple sclerosis: A cross-sectional survey.

Multiple sclerosis journal - experimental, translational and clinical·2026
Same author

Recruitment feasibility for deep brain stimulation compared to transcranial magnetic stimulation treatment trials for methamphetamine use disorder.

Addictive behaviors reports·2026
Same journal

Characterizing Onset Limit and Surgical Outcome Factors in Type II Focal Cortical Dysplasia-Related Epilepsy.

Neurology. Clinical practice·2026
Same journal

Efficacy and Safety of Perampanel in Patients With Brain Tumor-Related Epilepsy: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Neurology. Clinical practice·2026
Same journal

Patient-Reported Symptom Burden in Individuals With Parkinson Disease.

Neurology. Clinical practice·2026
Same journal

Global Access to Diagnostic Paraclinical Testing Incorporated in the 2024 Revised McDonald Criteria: Disparities and Opportunity.

Neurology. Clinical practice·2026
Same journal

Clinical Differentiation of Self-Limited Epilepsy With Autonomic Seizures (Panayiotopoulos Syndrome) and Childhood Migraine.

Neurology. Clinical practice·2026
Same journal

The National Association of Epilepsy Centers Accreditation Criteria Should Include Care for People With Functional/Dissociative Seizures.

Neurology. Clinical practice·2026
See all related articles

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Feb 6, 2026

A Personalized 3D-Printed Model for Preoperative Evaluation in Thyroid Surgery
04:42

A Personalized 3D-Printed Model for Preoperative Evaluation in Thyroid Surgery

Published on: February 17, 2023

1.8K

Preoperative evaluation for epilepsy surgery: Process improvement.

Cornelia Drees1, Stefan Sillau1, Mesha-Gay Brown1

  • 1University of Colorado School of Medicine, Denver.

Neurology. Clinical Practice
|August 15, 2018
PubMed
Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

Streamlining epilepsy surgery evaluations with process changes significantly reduced evaluation time and increased surgical volume. These improvements enhance patient seizure control and safety.

More Related Videos

A Pipeline for 3D Multimodality Image Integration and Computer-assisted Planning in Epilepsy Surgery
09:41

A Pipeline for 3D Multimodality Image Integration and Computer-assisted Planning in Epilepsy Surgery

Published on: May 20, 2016

12.7K
Author Spotlight: Studying Clinical Characters and Epilepsy Outcomes After Frontal Disconnection in Patients with MOGHE
06:04

Author Spotlight: Studying Clinical Characters and Epilepsy Outcomes After Frontal Disconnection in Patients with MOGHE

Published on: August 16, 2024

1.6K

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Feb 6, 2026

A Personalized 3D-Printed Model for Preoperative Evaluation in Thyroid Surgery
04:42

A Personalized 3D-Printed Model for Preoperative Evaluation in Thyroid Surgery

Published on: February 17, 2023

1.8K
A Pipeline for 3D Multimodality Image Integration and Computer-assisted Planning in Epilepsy Surgery
09:41

A Pipeline for 3D Multimodality Image Integration and Computer-assisted Planning in Epilepsy Surgery

Published on: May 20, 2016

12.7K
Author Spotlight: Studying Clinical Characters and Epilepsy Outcomes After Frontal Disconnection in Patients with MOGHE
06:04

Author Spotlight: Studying Clinical Characters and Epilepsy Outcomes After Frontal Disconnection in Patients with MOGHE

Published on: August 16, 2024

1.6K

Area of Science:

  • Neurosurgery
  • Epileptology
  • Healthcare Management

Background:

  • Epilepsy surgery (ES) offers improved seizure outcomes but is hindered by prolonged presurgical evaluation (ET).
  • Extended ET in epilepsy care contributes to patient morbidity and mortality.
  • Process optimization is crucial for timely surgical intervention.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To implement and evaluate process changes aimed at reducing ET for epilepsy surgery.
  • To increase the volume of epilepsy surgeries performed.
  • To assess the impact of these changes on patient care efficiency.

Main Methods:

  • Implemented changes included increased patient care conference (PCC) frequency, faster intracarotid amobarbital test (IAT) scheduling, a dedicated ES clinic, and a nurse navigator.
  • Compared ET and ES volume between a baseline period (January 2009-March 2013) and a post-intervention period (after March 2013).
  • Utilized patient database at University of Colorado Hospital for data extraction.

Main Results:

  • Epilepsy surgery volume increased from 61 to 77 cases, with an annual rate rise from 14.4 to 36.8 (37% yearly increase).
  • Average ET decreased by 96 days (p ≤ 0.0001).
  • Specific ET reductions observed: P1 to IAT by 39 days (p = 0.0011) and P1 to PCC by 58 days (p = 0.0002).

Conclusions:

  • Process improvements, including enhanced coordination and dedicated resources, significantly shorten epilepsy surgery evaluation times.
  • Increased surgical volume and reduced ET can be achieved through strategic process modifications.
  • These strategies can improve patient seizure control and safety by facilitating timely surgical intervention.