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[Iatrogeny in nursing]
Angela Maria Geraldo Pierin1, Citene Aparecida Cost Ardi Ide1, Katia Grillo Padilha1
1Enfermeira. Auxiliar de Ensino do Departamento de Enfermagem Médico-Cirúrgica da Escola de Enfermagem da USP - disciplina Enfermagem Médico-Cirúrgica.
Revista Da Escola De Enfermagem Da U S P
|August 3, 2017
Summary
This study found no link between nurses' medication preparation knowledge and their undergraduate program length or prior hospital experience. Improved theoretical preparation is crucial for reducing iatrogenic errors in nursing.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Science
- Patient Safety
- Pharmacology
Context:
- Iatrogenic errors in nursing are a significant concern.
- Inadequate theoretical preparation is identified as a primary cause.
- Medication preparation is a critical nursing responsibility.
Purpose:
- To analyze the knowledge of nurses in medication preparation.
- To investigate potential correlations between this knowledge and professional experience.
- To identify factors influencing medication preparation accuracy in nursing.
Summary:
- Fifty-one nurses' knowledge of medication preparation was assessed.
- No statistically significant correlation was found between knowledge levels and the duration of undergraduate nursing programs.
- Similarly, no correlation was identified between medication preparation knowledge and previous hospital experience.
Impact:
- Highlights the need for enhanced theoretical training in nursing education.
- Suggests that experience alone may not sufficiently improve medication preparation skills.
- Informs strategies for improving patient safety and reducing medication errors.
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