During this time, the practices of the providers were observed and field notes were prepared to provide a rich description of the setting as well as to note specific details including the timing, nature of the interaction and the outcome.
Besides the commonest form of the practice observed, the use of other methods such as insertion and wiping with hands and objects, use of locally prepared concoctions and certain commercial products among others were also found to be practiced.
Although a few Christian denominations follow the Judaic practice of observing the Sabbath on Saturday, Catholics, along with most Christians, observe Sunday as a special day, which they call the "Lord's Day".
Mindfulness is the practice of observing the body's physical and mental state.
Through the practice of observing the mind with an attitude of inquiry and without judgement, we develop an ability to discern the difference between the intellect and pure awareness.
Hebron is a microcosm of the West Bank, a place where the key practices of the occupation can be observed up close, in a single afternoon.
The storage and meat handling practices of the various butcheries were observed.
This survey contained 22 open questions seeking opinion of GPs about the instrument and its individual parts.> In five of the practices, a researcher (JS) observed the application of the instrument by GPs or practice managers using an observation protocol.
For years I've made a practice of observing the ways people in leadership positions communicate, whether in formal presentations or small groups, not just with what they say, but how they say it, and the ways in which their approach to communication influences those they lead.
But when a reporter described some of the practices observed at centers, he expressed surprise and anger.
