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Teaching drug calculation in nursing education: a comparison study.

Cindy Kohtz1, Connie Gowda

  • 1Saint Francis Medical Center College of Nursing, Peoria, IL 61603, USA. Cindy.A.Kohtz@osfhealthcare.org

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Summary

Incorrect drug dose calculations in nursing lead to errors and patient harm. This study compared dimensional analysis to conventional methods, finding dimensional analysis improved conceptual accuracy in nursing students.

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Published on: March 11, 2017

Area of Science:

  • Nursing Education
  • Pharmacology
  • Patient Safety

Background:

  • Medication errors from incorrect drug dose calculations pose significant risks to patient safety.
  • Accurate drug calculation is a critical competency for nursing practice.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare the effectiveness of dimensional analysis versus conventional calculation methods.
  • To evaluate the impact of different calculation approaches on nursing students' conceptual accuracy.

Main Methods:

  • A comparative study over two academic years involving senior undergraduate nursing students.
  • Students were taught and assessed using either dimensional analysis or conventional methods (ratio-proportion, formulas).
  • Data analysis focused on conceptual accuracy in drug dose calculations.

Main Results:

  • Dimensional analysis demonstrated superior conceptual accuracy compared to conventional methods.
  • The study identified specific areas where each method excelled or faltered in terms of student understanding.

Conclusions:

  • Dimensional analysis may be a more effective pedagogical approach for teaching drug calculations to nursing students.
  • Improving drug calculation accuracy through enhanced teaching methods is crucial for enhancing patient safety.