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Evaluation of a Web-based education program on reducing medication dosing error: a multicenter, randomized controlled

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  • 1Center for Patient Safety and Clinical Quality, Duke University Health System, Durham, NC 27710, USA. frush002@mc.duke.edu

Pediatric Emergency Care
|January 19, 2006
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A web-based education program significantly improved Broselow Pediatric Resuscitation Tape (Broselow Tape) accuracy in medication dosing and reduced the time needed to determine correct pediatric emergency dosages.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Emergency Medicine
  • Medical Education Technology
  • Patient Safety

Background:

  • The Broselow Pediatric Resuscitation Tape aids medication dosing in pediatric emergencies.
  • Incorrect use of the Broselow Tape can lead to medication dosing errors.
  • Standardized training is crucial for effective Broselow Tape utilization.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess if a web-based education program improves Broselow Tape accuracy.
  • To determine if the educational intervention reduces medication dosing errors.
  • To evaluate the impact on the time required for dose determination.

Main Methods:

  • A randomized controlled trial involving 89 pediatric emergency providers.
  • Participants underwent simulated resuscitation scenarios before and after intervention.

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  • Subjects were randomized to a control group or a web-based education group.

    • Main Results:

    • The education group showed significantly lower median dosing deviation (7.1% vs. 20.1%, P = 0.0002).
    • Median dosing time summary was also significantly reduced in the education group (15 vs. 18 seconds, P = 0.02).
    • Improvements were most pronounced for specific medications, indicating targeted benefits.

    Conclusions:

    • Web-based education effectively enhances Broselow Tape use.
    • The program improves medication dosing accuracy in pediatric emergencies.
    • This educational approach also reduces critical time for dose calculation.