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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