"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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| Year | Major Topic | Minor Topic | Total |
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| 2001 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 2005 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| 2006 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| 2007 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 2008 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| 2009 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2010 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| 2011 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2012 | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| 2013 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2014 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| 2015 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 2016 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| 2017 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| 2018 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2020 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
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Below are the most recent publications written about "Observation" by people in Profiles.
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The power of observation in clinical medicine. Int J Med Educ. 2020 Nov 30; 11:250-251.
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Assessment of the DRCR Retina Network Approach to Management With Initial Observation for Eyes With Center-Involved Diabetic Macular Edema and Good Visual Acuity: A Secondary Analysis of a Randomized Clinical Trial. JAMA Ophthalmol. 2020 04 01; 138(4):341-349.
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Mind the overlap: how system problems contribute to cognitive failure and diagnostic errors. Diagnosis (Berl). 2018 09 25; 5(3):151-156.
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Applying a Theory-Driven Framework to Guide Quality Improvement Efforts in Nursing Homes: The LOCK Model. Gerontologist. 2018 05 08; 58(3):598-605.
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Care of Acute Gastrointestinal Conditions in the Observation Unit. Emerg Med Clin North Am. 2017 Aug; 35(3):571-587.
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Follow-up of Prostatectomy versus Observation for Early Prostate Cancer. N Engl J Med. 2017 07 13; 377(2):132-142.
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Observation management of pulmonary embolism and agreement with claims-based and clinical risk stratification criteria in United States patients: a retrospective analysis. BMC Pulm Med. 2017 Feb 13; 17(1):37.
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Shortened hospital length of stay and lower costs associated with rivaroxaban in patients with pulmonary embolism managed as observation status. Int J Clin Pract. 2017 Jan; 71(1).
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Social observation enhances cross-environment activation of hippocampal place cell patterns. Elife. 2016 10 03; 5.
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Clinical reasoning in the context of active decision support during medication prescribing. Int J Med Inform. 2017 01; 97:1-11.