PPT On Evaluation Methods In Nursing Practice

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1.INTRODUCTION
The term evaluation is widely used. It is the part of various activities which are planned and implemented systematically.
In nursing it deals with planning of patient care/ family care and problem solving process encountered in the hospital wards and health centers etc.


2.DEFINITION AND MEANING:-

•   The dictionary meaning of evaluation is to assess, to appraise or to find the value of something.
•  Evaluation is the process of ascertaining the worth of something by detailed appraisal or study.
• The judgment involve the use of criteria or standards for appraising worth of anything.
• Evaluation is a value judgment on an observation, performance test or gather any data weather directly measured or to judge from facts or evidence.

3.TYPES OF EVALUATION

1.Formative evaluation

• It is done at intervals during daily nursing practice/ during a professional development program.
• It is used to modify/ improve professional performances.
• Participant are asked for feedback to overall improvement in quality care.

2. Summative evaluation

• It is also known as comprehensive evaluation.
• It is used  to determine the overall effectiveness of a professional development. 
• It is done at the conclusion of program.
• It is carried out at the end and it provides guidelines for modification.

4.PURPOSES OF EVALUATION

• To determine level of knowledge and understanding of nursing professional/ subordinates.
• To assess the need of nursing staff for skill development program/ training.
• To determine the level of clinical performances of nurse clinician at various stages.
• To identify specific difficulties of individual/entire group and accordingly guide them for further teaching learning activities.
• To identify strength and weakness and suggest remedial measures where needed.
• To motivate nursing staff for giving appreciation of their achievements.

5.PRINCIPLES OF EVALUATION:-

• For the success of evaluation program and improvement of quality care/ nursing practices it is essential it is must that evaluator must follow certain principles/ guidelines.
• Evaluation should be planned carefully as it is continuous and cumulative process.
• In nursing practice it should be done with the purpose of identifying their strength and weakness and accordingly help them improve.
• Evaluation should include evaluation of expected outcome of nursing care, aims of nursing practice and teaching learning activities
• Evaluation is a democratic process. It implies involvement of all levels of nursing personel
• Nursing staff are to be evaluated, need to be concerned to discuss about their achievements/ performance and further actions.
• Evaluation should be based on nursing services objectives and objectives should be stated in terms of observable behavior related to knowledge, skills and attitude.
• Evaluation is consistent, the evaluator must know these objectives and should have understanding of what to evaluate? How to evaluate? When and why to evaluate?
• Evaluation is an unbiased process so it should be accurate and reliable.
• Objectivity is the most desirable criteria for evaluation.

6.METHODS OF EVALUATION IN NURSING PRACTICE

• Performance appraisal
• Nursing audit    
• Supervision        
• Nursing rounds/ visit
• Nursing protocol.
• Nursing procedure manual.
• Quality assurance model
• Records and reports: documentation

7.SUPERVISION

• Supervision means overseeing .
• The word “super” means above and “vision” means seeing.
• Thus supervision is a a process of an act of seeing, carried out for achieving certain purposes.
• Supervision provides antenna and lubricating oil that facilitates the operation of the administrative machinery.

8. PURPOSES OF SUPERVISION

• To help the nursing personnel to grow 
• To know themselves and what they need is to render the most efficient service.
• To give them assistance in acquiring knowledge and techniques necessary for self development.

9. OBJECTIVES OF SUPERVISION

• Meeting the predetermined objectives of providing quality nursing care to patient in a hospital and for preventive, promotive and rehabilitative care to people in the community.
• Ensuring that the subordinate staff does what she/he is supposed to do
• Promoting motivation and morale among all the nursing staff.

10. METHODS OF SUPERVISION

1. Direct observation
2. Indirect observation

11. FOR MORE INFORMATION REFER TO PPT

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