Ebbinghaus measured the strength of memory by the savings that occurred between the first and second learning periods. If it took 10 trials to learn a list to the criterion of two perfect recalls the first time and 5 trials the second time, he called this 50% savings.
Where Nurses Call the Shots. Good Bedside Manners Make a Difference. With health care employers increasingly measuring patient satisfaction levels and rewarding their employees for providing high-quality customer service, health professionals are realizing a good bedside manner is more important than ever.
Bedside manner has received little in-depth evaluation in the literature, especially from an advanced nursing practice perspective. Concept analysis revealed specific provider behaviors that are consistently deemed positive or negative by patients. Positive behaviors include displays of respect, courtesy, and listening ([12]). Negative behaviors include arrogance, indifference, and disrespect ([34]).