An exploration of the role of substance misuse nurses in Scotland
Appendix 3: Observation Checklist
OBSERVATION DATA COLLECTION FORM
Date: _________________________________
Description of the consultation setting;
Privacy, background noise and interruptions (telephone/knocks on door etc.);
Start time of consultation? Did consultation start on time?
Who introduces new topics in the discussion/consultation?
In what order are topics discussed?
Posture and eye contact, body language in general of nurse and client;
Occurrence of silence;
Questioning by nurse, appropriate use of open/broad questions;
Questioning by nurse, appropriate use of closed/narrow questions;
Appropriate answers/explanation by nurse;
Evidence of reflecting on the main topic and summarising session by nurse;
Who closes the consultation?
Finishing time of consultation? Did consultation finish on time? Did client have enough time to ask questions etc.?
Other relevant observations.