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Program to improve nurses' knowledge of pediatric emergency medications.

D M Kraus1, J Stifter, H T Hatoum

  • 1Department of Pharmacy Practice, College of Pharmacy, University of Illinois, Chicago 60612.

American Journal of Hospital Pharmacy
|January 1, 1991
PubMed
Summary

A collaborative educational program significantly improved pediatric intensive-care unit (PICU) nurses' knowledge of emergency medications, particularly in drug calculations and administration. This enhanced understanding is crucial for pediatric critical care.

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Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Critical Care Medicine
  • Nursing Education
  • Clinical Pharmacy

Background:

  • Nurses in pediatric intensive-care units (PICUs) require specialized knowledge of emergency medications.
  • Accurate medication calculations, pharmacology, and administration are critical for pediatric patient safety.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the effectiveness of an educational program designed to enhance PICU nurses' knowledge of emergency medications.
  • To assess improvements in medication calculation, pharmacology, and administration knowledge among PICU nurses.

Main Methods:

  • A comprehensive educational program was developed by clinical pharmacists and nurse educators.
  • The program included pre- and post-testing, a pharmacology lecture, calculation exercises, and a hands-on practicum.

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  • Twenty-one nurses completed the program over seven months, with a follow-up retest after 13 months.

    • Main Results:

    • Mean scores significantly improved from 69.5% on the pretest to 87.3% on the posttest, primarily due to better calculation scores.
    • A significant correlation was found between prior PICU experience and pretest scores.
    • Retest scores showed continued improvement and were achieved in less time than posttest scores.

    Conclusions:

    • A jointly developed educational program by pharmacy and nursing effectively improved specific knowledge areas of emergency medications for PICU nurses.
    • The program demonstrated a positive impact on nurses' confidence and competence in managing critical pediatric medications.