"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.
| Descriptor ID |
D019370
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| MeSH Number(s) |
E05.581.249
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| 2002 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2006 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| 2007 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 2008 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| 2009 | 0 | 4 | 4 |
| 2010 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2011 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| 2012 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| 2013 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| 2014 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2015 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
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Below are the most recent publications written about "Observation" by people in Profiles.
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Observational methods to assess the effectiveness of screening colonoscopy in reducing right colon cancer mortality risk: SCOLAR. J Comp Eff Res. 2015 Nov; 4(6):541-51.
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Physical activity surveillance in parks using direct observation. Prev Chronic Dis. 2014 Jan 02; 11:130147.
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Further evidence for bias in observational studies of influenza vaccine effectiveness: the 2009 influenza A(H1N1) pandemic. Am J Epidemiol. 2013 Oct 15; 178(8):1327-36.
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Threats to validity of nonrandomized studies of postdiagnosis exposures on cancer recurrence and survival. J Natl Cancer Inst. 2013 Oct 02; 105(19):1456-62.
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Fundraising, celebrations and classroom rewards are substantial sources of unhealthy foods and beverages on public school campuses. Public Health Nutr. 2014 Jun; 17(6):1205-13.
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Communication by nurses in the intensive care unit: qualitative analysis of domains of patient-centered care. Am J Crit Care. 2012 Nov; 21(6):410-8.
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The healthy options for nutrition environments in schools (Healthy ONES) group randomized trial: using implementation models to change nutrition policy and environments in low income schools. Int J Behav Nutr Phys Act. 2012 Jun 27; 9:80.
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How much observation is enough? Refining the administration of SOPARC. J Phys Act Health. 2011 Nov; 8(8):1117-23.
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Comparative effectiveness research in lung diseases and sleep disorders: recommendations from the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute workshop. Am J Respir Crit Care Med. 2011 Oct 01; 184(7):848-56.
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Observational studies in systematic [corrected] reviews of comparative effectiveness: AHRQ and the Effective Health Care Program. J Clin Epidemiol. 2011 Nov; 64(11):1178-86.