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ANECDOTAL RECORD
By- Nidhi Shukla
M.Sc. Nursing
OUTLINE
• Definition
• Characteristics of anecdotal records
• Purposes
• Guidelines for making anecdotal records
• Items in anecdotal records
• Advantages of anecdotal records
• Disadvantages of anecdotal records
• Uses of anecdotal records
• ANECDOTAL RECORDS
Anecdotal Records
An anecdotal record is
an observation that is
written like a short
story. They are
descriptions of
incidents or events that
are important to the
person observing.
Anecdotal records are
short, objective and as
accurate as possible
Definition
• Anecdotal records is a record of some significant item of
conduct, a record of an episode in the life of students, a word
picture of the student in action, a word snapshot at the
moment of the incident, any narration of events in which may
be significant about his personality.
Randall.
Meaning
• Informal device used by the teacher to record behavior of
students as observed by him from time to time.
• It provides a lasting record of behavior which may be useful
later in contributing to a judgment about a student.
Characteristics of anecdotal records
• Anecdotal records must possess certain characteristics as
given below-
• They should contain a factual descriptions of what happened,
when it happened, and under what circumstances the
behavior occurred.
• The interpretations and recommended action should be
noted separately from the description.
• Each anecdotal record should contain a record of a single
incident.
Contii…
• The incident recorded should be that is considered to be
significant to the students growth and development of
example.
• Simple reports of behavior
• Result of direct observation.
• Accurate and specific
• Gives context of child's behavior
• Records typical or unusual behaviors
PURPOSE
• To furnish the multiplicity of evidence needed for good
cumulative record.
• To substitute for vague generalizations about students specific
exact description of behaviour.
• To stimulate teachers to look for information i.e pertinent in
helping each student realize good self- adjustment.
• To understand individual’s basic personality pattern and his
reactions in different situations.
Conti..
• The teacher is able to understand her pupil in a realistic
manner.
• It provides an opportunity for healthy pupil- teacher
relationship.
• It can be maintained in the areas of behaviour that cannot be
evaluated by other systematic method.
• Helps the students to improve their behavior, as it is a direct
feedback of an entire observed incident, the student can
analyze his behaviour better.
• Can be used by students for self-appraisal and peer
assessment.
GUIDELINES FOR MAKING ANECDOTAL
RECORD
• Keep a notebook handy to make brief notes to remind you of
incidents you wish to include in the record. Also include the
name, time and setting in your notes.
• Write the record as soon as possible after the event. The
longer you leave it to write your anecdotal record, the
more subjective and vague the observation will become.
• In your anecdotal record identify the time, child, date and
setting
• Describe the actions and what was said.
• Include the responses of other people if they relate to the
action.
• Describe the event in the sequence that it occurred.
• Record should be complete.
• They should be compiled and filed.
• They should be emphasized as an educational resource.
• The teacher should have practice and training in making
observations and writing records.
ITEMS IN ANECDOTAL RECORDS
• To relate the incident correctly for drawing inferences the
following items to be incorporated.
• The first part of an anecdotal record should be factual, simple
and clear.
• Name of the students
• Unit/ ward/ department
• Date and time
• Brief report of what happened.
Conti…
• The second part of an anecdotal record may include
additional comments, analysis and conclusions based on
interpretations and judgments.
• Descriptive reports- The instructor writes a brief report on
student nurses performance over a given period. These
reports are quite useful if instructor highlights student’s
strength and weaknesses in a systematic way.
• Instructor decides what to include in a report and she may
quite inconsistent unless she is guided by some kind of a
structure. Otherwise these type of reports turn out to be
subjective assessments.
ADVANTAGES OF ANECDOTAL
RECORDS
• Supplements and validates of other structured instruments.
• Provision of insight into total behavioral incidents.
• Needs no special training.
• Use of formative feedback.
Conti..
• Economical and easy to develop.
• Open ended and can catch unexpected events.
• Can select behaviors' or events of interest and ignore others,
or can sample a wide range of behaviors' (different times,
environments and people).
DISADVANTAGES OF ANECDOTAL RECORDS
• If carelessly recorded, the purpose will not be fulfilled.
• Only records events of interest to the person doing the
observing.
• Quality of the record depends on the memory of the person
doing the observing.
• Incidents can be taken out of context.
Conti..
• Subjectivity.
• Lack of standardization.
• Difficulty in scoring.
• Time consuming.
• May miss out on recording specific types of behaviour.
• Limited application.
Uses of anecdotal records
• Record unusual events, such as accidents.
• Record children's behavior, skills and interests for planning
purposes.
• Record how an individual is progressing in a specific area of
development.
• It provides a means of communication between the members
of the health care team and facilitates coordinated planning
and continuity of care. It acts as a medium for data exchange
between the health care team.
• Clear, complete, accurate and factual documentation
provides a reliable, permanent record of patient care.
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anecdotalrecord-150121072715-conversion-gate02 (1).pdf

  • 1. ANECDOTAL RECORD By- Nidhi Shukla M.Sc. Nursing
  • 2. OUTLINE • Definition • Characteristics of anecdotal records • Purposes • Guidelines for making anecdotal records • Items in anecdotal records • Advantages of anecdotal records • Disadvantages of anecdotal records • Uses of anecdotal records • ANECDOTAL RECORDS
  • 3. Anecdotal Records An anecdotal record is an observation that is written like a short story. They are descriptions of incidents or events that are important to the person observing. Anecdotal records are short, objective and as accurate as possible
  • 4. Definition • Anecdotal records is a record of some significant item of conduct, a record of an episode in the life of students, a word picture of the student in action, a word snapshot at the moment of the incident, any narration of events in which may be significant about his personality. Randall.
  • 5. Meaning • Informal device used by the teacher to record behavior of students as observed by him from time to time. • It provides a lasting record of behavior which may be useful later in contributing to a judgment about a student.
  • 6. Characteristics of anecdotal records • Anecdotal records must possess certain characteristics as given below- • They should contain a factual descriptions of what happened, when it happened, and under what circumstances the behavior occurred. • The interpretations and recommended action should be noted separately from the description. • Each anecdotal record should contain a record of a single incident.
  • 7. Contii… • The incident recorded should be that is considered to be significant to the students growth and development of example. • Simple reports of behavior • Result of direct observation. • Accurate and specific • Gives context of child's behavior • Records typical or unusual behaviors
  • 8. PURPOSE • To furnish the multiplicity of evidence needed for good cumulative record. • To substitute for vague generalizations about students specific exact description of behaviour. • To stimulate teachers to look for information i.e pertinent in helping each student realize good self- adjustment. • To understand individual’s basic personality pattern and his reactions in different situations.
  • 9. Conti.. • The teacher is able to understand her pupil in a realistic manner. • It provides an opportunity for healthy pupil- teacher relationship. • It can be maintained in the areas of behaviour that cannot be evaluated by other systematic method. • Helps the students to improve their behavior, as it is a direct feedback of an entire observed incident, the student can analyze his behaviour better. • Can be used by students for self-appraisal and peer assessment.
  • 10. GUIDELINES FOR MAKING ANECDOTAL RECORD • Keep a notebook handy to make brief notes to remind you of incidents you wish to include in the record. Also include the name, time and setting in your notes. • Write the record as soon as possible after the event. The longer you leave it to write your anecdotal record, the more subjective and vague the observation will become. • In your anecdotal record identify the time, child, date and setting
  • 11. • Describe the actions and what was said. • Include the responses of other people if they relate to the action. • Describe the event in the sequence that it occurred. • Record should be complete. • They should be compiled and filed. • They should be emphasized as an educational resource. • The teacher should have practice and training in making observations and writing records.
  • 12. ITEMS IN ANECDOTAL RECORDS • To relate the incident correctly for drawing inferences the following items to be incorporated. • The first part of an anecdotal record should be factual, simple and clear. • Name of the students • Unit/ ward/ department • Date and time • Brief report of what happened.
  • 13. Conti… • The second part of an anecdotal record may include additional comments, analysis and conclusions based on interpretations and judgments.
  • 14.
  • 15. • Descriptive reports- The instructor writes a brief report on student nurses performance over a given period. These reports are quite useful if instructor highlights student’s strength and weaknesses in a systematic way. • Instructor decides what to include in a report and she may quite inconsistent unless she is guided by some kind of a structure. Otherwise these type of reports turn out to be subjective assessments.
  • 16. ADVANTAGES OF ANECDOTAL RECORDS • Supplements and validates of other structured instruments. • Provision of insight into total behavioral incidents. • Needs no special training. • Use of formative feedback.
  • 17. Conti.. • Economical and easy to develop. • Open ended and can catch unexpected events. • Can select behaviors' or events of interest and ignore others, or can sample a wide range of behaviors' (different times, environments and people).
  • 18. DISADVANTAGES OF ANECDOTAL RECORDS • If carelessly recorded, the purpose will not be fulfilled. • Only records events of interest to the person doing the observing. • Quality of the record depends on the memory of the person doing the observing. • Incidents can be taken out of context.
  • 19. Conti.. • Subjectivity. • Lack of standardization. • Difficulty in scoring. • Time consuming. • May miss out on recording specific types of behaviour. • Limited application.
  • 20. Uses of anecdotal records • Record unusual events, such as accidents. • Record children's behavior, skills and interests for planning purposes. • Record how an individual is progressing in a specific area of development. • It provides a means of communication between the members of the health care team and facilitates coordinated planning and continuity of care. It acts as a medium for data exchange between the health care team. • Clear, complete, accurate and factual documentation provides a reliable, permanent record of patient care.