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Improving knowledge on safe medication management of inpatient children and adolescents: a pre-post study

Carmen D'Amore1, Benedetta Zama1, Rita Salotti2

  • 1Clinical Epidemiology Unit, Bambino Gesù Children's Hospital, IRCCS, Rome, Italy.

Patient Education and Counseling
|March 5, 2022
PubMed

Insights

An educational intervention significantly improved medication knowledge in hospitalized children and adolescents. Post-intervention, 100% of young patients demonstrated correct understanding of medication use.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Health
  • Patient Education
  • Medication Adherence

Background:

  • Hospitalized children and adolescents often have gaps in knowledge regarding medication use.
  • Effective medication management is crucial for positive health outcomes in pediatric patients.
  • Empowering young patients with medication knowledge supports long-term adherence and self-management.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the effectiveness of an educational intervention on medication knowledge in pediatric patients.
  • To assess changes in understanding related to medication intake, management, and potential interactions.
  • To determine if the intervention benefits diverse age groups and those with chronic conditions.

Main Methods:

  • A pre-post multicenter study was conducted in pediatric wards (July 2019-March 2021).
  • An in-person education program focused on medication use was delivered to patients aged 6-15.
  • Patient knowledge was assessed using a self-administered test before and after the intervention.

Main Results:

  • Prior to the intervention, only 79.8% of patients correctly answered at least 60% of the test questions.
  • Specific knowledge gaps were identified in medication intake, food-drug interactions, antibiotic use, and resistance.
  • Following the education intervention, all (100%) patients successfully completed the knowledge test.

Conclusions:

  • The educational intervention substantially enhanced pediatric patients' knowledge of medication use.
  • Improvements were observed across various age groups and in children with chronic diseases.
  • Targeted education is vital for improving medication literacy in hospitalized children and adolescents.
Abstract

Keywords:
AdolescentChildrenEducation InterventionKnowledgeMedication

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