 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.
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.
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D019370
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| MeSH Number(s) |
E05.581.249
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| 1998 | 0 | 1 | 1 | | 2001 | 0 | 1 | 1 | | 2002 | 1 | 0 | 1 | | 2004 | 0 | 2 | 2 | | 2006 | 1 | 0 | 1 | | 2007 | 0 | 4 | 4 | | 2008 | 1 | 5 | 6 | | 2009 | 0 | 6 | 6 | | 2010 | 0 | 1 | 1 | | 2011 | 1 | 3 | 4 | | 2012 | 0 | 3 | 3 | | 2013 | 0 | 1 | 1 | | 2014 | 0 | 1 | 1 | | 2015 | 0 | 1 | 1 | | 2016 | 0 | 1 | 1 | | 2019 | 1 | 1 | 2 | | 2020 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
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Below are the most recent publications written about "Observation" by people in Profiles.
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Singleton JM, Bilello LA, Greige T, Balaji L, Tibbles CD, Edlow JA, Stippler M, Rosen CL. Outcomes of a novel ED observation pathway for mild traumatic brain injury and associated intracranial hemorrhage. Am J Emerg Med. 2021 07; 45:340-344.
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Carollo J, De S, Akuthota V. Evidence-Based Physiatry: Clinical Decision-Making With Instrumented Gait Analysis. Am J Phys Med Rehabil. 2020 03; 99(3):265-266.
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Shaker M, Wallace D, Golden DBK, Oppenheimer J, Greenhawt M. Simulation of Health and Economic Benefits of Extended Observation of Resolved Anaphylaxis. JAMA Netw Open. 2019 10 02; 2(10):e1913951.
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Bonino AY, Ramsey ME, McTee HM, Vance EA. Behavioral Assessment of Hearing in 2- to 7-Year-Old Children: Evaluation of a Two-Interval, Observer-Based Procedure Using Conditioned Play-Based Responses. Am J Audiol. 2019 Sep 13; 28(3):560-571.
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Short MB, Wetterneck CT, Bistricky SL, Shutter T, Chase TE. Clinicians' Beliefs, Observations, and Treatment Effectiveness Regarding Clients' Sexual Addiction and Internet Pornography Use. Community Ment Health J. 2016 11; 52(8):1070-1081.
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Capp R, Sun B, Boatright D, Gross C. The impact of emergency department observation units on United States emergency department admission rates. J Hosp Med. 2015 Nov; 10(11):738-42.
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Stifter CA, Moding KJ. Understanding and measuring parent use of food to soothe infant and toddler distress: A longitudinal study from 6 to 18 months of age. Appetite. 2015 Dec; 95:188-96.
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Power TG, Hughes SO, Goodell LS, Johnson SL, Duran JA, Williams K, Beck AD, Frankel LA. Feeding practices of low-income mothers: how do they compare to current recommendations? Int J Behav Nutr Phys Act. 2015 Mar 07; 12:34.
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Hwang U, Belland LK, Handel DA, Yadav K, Heard K, Rivera-Reyes L, Eisenberg A, Noble MJ, Mekala S, Valley M, Winkel G, Todd KH, Morrison SR. Is all pain is treated equally? A multicenter evaluation of acute pain care by age. Pain. 2014 Dec; 155(12):2568-2574.
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Draganov PV, Chang M, Coman RM, Wagh MS, An Q, Gotoda T. Role of observation of live cases done by Japanese experts in the acquisition of ESD skills by a western endoscopist. World J Gastroenterol. 2014 Apr 28; 20(16):4675-80.
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