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Ires Lopes Custódio1, Francisca Elisângela Teixeira Lima1, Lívia Maia Pascoal2
1Universidade Federal do Ceará, Fortaleza, CE, Brazil.
Revista Da Escola De Enfermagem Da U S P
|September 27, 2021
Summary
Pediatric intravenous medication administration training significantly improved nursing staff learning and adherence to safety protocols. The study highlights the positive impact of targeted education on clinical practice and patient safety.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Pediatric Care
- Medication Safety
Background:
- Effective intravenous medication administration in pediatric patients is critical for patient outcomes.
- Ensuring nursing staff competency in pediatric intravenous medication administration is a continuous challenge.
- Previous training initiatives may not have adequately addressed specific safety protocols.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the impact of a specialized training program on nursing staff's knowledge and practices regarding intravenous medication administration in pediatric patients.
- To evaluate the effectiveness of training in improving adherence to critical safety measures.
- To identify specific areas of learning enhancement post-training.
Main Methods:
- A quasi-experimental pre- and post-test design was employed.
- 38 nursing professionals participated in the training.
- A 19-item questionnaire assessed learning before and after the intervention, with data analyzed using descriptive and analytical statistics.
Main Results:
- Post-training assessment showed significant improvements in 13 learning items (p < 0.05).
- Key areas of improvement included hand hygiene, glove use, personal protective equipment utilization, and patient identification verification.
- The study involved experienced nursing staff, with a mean age of 41.2 years and 9.8 years of pediatric experience.
Conclusions:
- The training program demonstrated a positive effect on nursing professionals' knowledge and reaction to intravenous medication administration protocols.
- Targeted education enhances critical safety practices in pediatric medication administration.
- Continuous professional development is essential for maintaining high standards in pediatric nursing care.
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