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Nurses' experiences with newly acquired knowledge about medication management: A qualitative study.
Grete Høghaug1, Randi Skår2, Thien Ngoc Tran3
1Department of Medicine, Health and Development, Oslo University Hospital, Oslo, Norway.
Journal of Nursing Management
|September 9, 2019
Summary
Nurses gained confidence and awareness from a medication management programme (MMP), but organizational factors and time constraints hindered knowledge implementation. Improving the work environment is key to enhancing nursing skills.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Medication Safety
- Healthcare Quality Improvement
Background:
- Medication management errors are often linked to insufficient nurse knowledge.
- Training programs like the Medication Management Programme (MMP) aim to enhance nurses' skills.
- The study explores the practical application of knowledge acquired through such mandatory training.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore nurses' lived experiences implementing knowledge from an obligatory Medication Management Programme (MMP).
- To identify facilitators and barriers to applying new medication management skills in practice.
- To understand the impact of the MMP on nurses' self-perceived competence and confidence.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative research design.
- Semistructured interviews were conducted with nurses.
- Thematic analysis was used to analyze interview data.
Main Results:
- Nurses reported increased self-awareness of their knowledge and greater confidence post-MMP.
- Significant barriers included time pressures, inadequate procedures, and poor organizational planning.
- These factors impeded the effective implementation of knowledge gained from the MMP.
Conclusions:
- The MMP enhanced nurses' knowledge and awareness but did not fully overcome implementation challenges.
- Organizational factors, stress, and confidence levels significantly influenced management decisions.
- Recommendations include strengthening the knowledge base, fostering a positive work environment, and ensuring adequate staffing to improve nursing practice.
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