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Lisa M Guirguis1, Reshmi L Singh2, Lanae L Fox2
1Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Alberta, 3-171, Edmonton Clinic Health Academy, Edmonton, Alberta T6G 1C9, Canada.
Educational programs for school-aged children improve medication knowledge and confidence. Implementing these safe medication use strategies requires educator buy-in and multifaceted approaches for best results.
Area of Science:
- Health Education
- Public Health
- Pediatric Pharmacology
Background:
- School-aged children require education on safe prescription and nonprescription medication use.
- Existing educational interventions vary widely in scope and delivery.
Purpose of the Study:
- To systematically review and characterize educational interventions for medication use in school-aged children.
- To identify effective strategies for improving medication literacy and safe practices.
Main Methods:
- Systematic literature search across multiple databases (PubMed, CINAHL, EMBASE, ERIC, IPA).
- Inclusion criteria focused on population education, school-age children, and general medication use, excluding disease-specific or misuse-related studies.
- Data extraction included study design, intervention details, and outcomes.
Main Results:
- 14 studies from 8 projects were identified, including gray literature.
- Interventions ranged from single sessions to national programs.
- Quantitative data indicated improvements in medication knowledge, literacy, and confidence among students.
Conclusions:
- Effective medication education resources exist and enhance student knowledge.
- Successful implementation hinges on educator comfort and beliefs regarding medication safety.
- Multifaceted strategies and frameworks are needed for widespread adoption of safe medication use education.
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