ASSIGNMENT
ON
OBSERVATION CHECKLIST
Submitted to, Submitted by,
Madam,Shipra Modak Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Reader Nursing Speciality group
W.B.G.C.O.N M.Sc Nursing 1 st year
W.B.G.C.O.N
OBSERVATION CHECKLIST : An observation checklist is the most
commonly used instrument for performance evaluation. A checklist enables the observer to
note only whether a trait is present or not. It consists of a listing of steps,activities or
behaviours the observer records when an incident occurs. 1The observer has to judge
whether a certain behaviour has taken place.
Observation checklist is simply a list of the performer's behaviours associated with
particular nursing interventions within a space for the assessor to check or tick off whether
or not that particular behaviour Occurred .
DEFINITIONS OF CHECKLIST:-
A checklist is a simple instrument consisting prepared list of expected items of performance
or attributes, which are checked by a evaluator for their presence or absence.
Checklists are constructed by breaking a performance and the quality of a product, which
specifies the presence or absence of an attribute or trait which is then 'checked' by the
rater/observer.
CHARACTERISTICS OF A CHECKLIST:-
Observe one respondent at one time.
Clearly specifies the characteristics of the behaviour to be observed.
Use only carefully prepared checklists to avoid more complex traits.
The observer should be trained how to observe, what to observe and how to record
the observed behaviour.
Use checklists only when you are interested in calculating a particular
characteristic.
CONSTRUCTION OF A CHECKLIST:-
While constructing or preparing checklists, the following points should be kept in mind:
Express each item in clear, simple language.
An intensive survey of the literature should be made to determine the type of
checklist to be used in a particular assessment/evaluation.
The list of items in the checklist may be continuous or divided into groups of related
items.
These lists of the items are formulated on the basis ot the judgement of experts and
each item is evaluated with respect to the number of favourable and unfavourable
responses.
Avoid negative statements whenever possible.
Avoid lifting statements verbatim from the text.
Ensure that each item has a clear response: yes or no, or true or false.
Review the items independently .
Checklists must have the quality of completeness and comprehensiveness.
Advantages of checklists:-
o Checklists allow inter-individual comparisons.
o They provide a Simple method to record observations.
o They are adaptable to subject matter areas.
o Checklists are useful in evaluating learning activities expected to be performed.
o They are helpful in evaluating procedure work.
o Properly prepared checklists allow the observer to constrain the direct attention.
o Checklists have objectivity to evaluate characteristics.
o Useful for evaluating the processes that can be subdivided into a series of actions.
o Decreases the chances of errors in observation.
Disadvantages of checklists:-
o Checklists do not indicate quality of performance so the usefulness of checklists is
limited.
o Only a limited component of overall clinical performance can be evaluated.
o Only the presence or absence of an attribute, behaviour or performance parameter
may be assessed .However, the degree of accuracy of performance can be assessed.
o It has limited use in qualitative observations.
o Checklists are not easy to prepare.
OBSERVATION CHECKLISTT OF ANTENATAL EXAMINATION:-
SL Statement Yes No Remarks
No
1 Greet the woman respectfully and introduce yourself.
2. Ask the woman to empty bowel and bladder ,and sit comfortably
3. History Taking:-
i.Identification Data:- (Name,Age,Husband
name,Religion,GPAL,R/N,Gestational age etc.)
ii.Socio economical History:- (Type of family,Family
member,Education,Occupation,Type of housing,Sanitation,Ventilation
etc)
iii.Personal History:- (Habits,Addiction,Contraceptive history,allergic
history etc)
iv.Medical Surgical History:- (Past and present )
iv.Family History:-
v.Menstrual History:- (Menarche,cycle,duration,flow,any problem)
vi.Diet History:- (Veg/Non-Veg,Breakfast,lunch,dinner)
vii.Obstetrical History:-
a.Previous obstetrical history:-(No.of pregnancy,abortion,mode of
delivery,Living baby,any problem etc)
a.Present obstetrical History:-(LMP,EDD,Weight gain
,immunization,IFA,Calcium)
PHYSICAL EXAMINATION:-
4. i.Tray set up.
ii.Explaination of procedure & articles
iii.Hand wash
iv.Provide privacy
v.Physical assessment :-
-General condition(Body built,height,weight,vital signs)
-Head to Toe assessment:-
Statement
Sl.No. Yes No Remarks
5 Vi.Breast Examination:-
-a. Inspection
-Size
-Symmetry
-areola
-montogomery tubercle
-nipples
Blood vessels
-any scar
B.Palpation
-Pain
-Nodules
-Lump
-Temperature
-Lactation
6. Vii.Abdominal Examination:-
A.Inspection:-
-Size
-Shape
-Linea nigra
-Linea albican
-Strae gravidarum
-Umbilicus
-Any scar.
B.Palpation:-
-Warming the palm.
-Fundal palpation.
-Lateral palpation
-Pelvic grip
--Pawlik grip
C.Auscultation:-
-FHR
-Location of fetal heart sound
D.Esimation of fetal position,lie,attitude.
7 Viii.Pelvic Examination:-
- Vulva(Swelling,redness)
- -Vaginal discharge
- Cervix
- Signs of pregnancy
8. Termination of articles
9. Hand wash
10. Recording and reporting
Conclusion:-Checklist is a type of job aid used to reduce failure by compensating for
potential limits of human memory and attention. It helps to ensure consistency and
completeness in carrying out a task. A basic example is the "to do list". A more advanced
checklist would be a schedule, which lays out tasks to be done according to time of day or
other factors. A primary task in checklist is documentation of the task and auditing against
the documentation.
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