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Exploring the Need for Health Information Technology Adoption in the Pediatric and Neonatal Medication Administration
Somaye Norouzi1,2, Jila Agah3, Zahra Sarkohi4
1Non-Communicable Diseases Research Center, Sabzevar University of Medical Sciences, Sabzevar, Iran.
Summary
Health information technology (HIT) can significantly improve medication safety in pediatric and neonatal care. Integrating digital tools enhances accuracy, efficiency, and collaboration, reducing medication errors and burnout for nurses.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Nursing
- Health Information Technology
- Patient Safety
Background:
- Medication administration in pediatric and neonatal settings is inherently complex and high-risk.
- Weight-based dosing and rapid physiological changes increase the potential for medication errors.
- Health information technology (HIT) presents opportunities to improve medication safety.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore nurses' experiences with the medication administration process (MAP).
- To identify HIT-driven solutions for enhancing medication safety in pediatric and neonatal care.
Main Methods:
- Conventional qualitative content analysis was employed.
- Data were collected through interviews and observations of 19 nurses across seven hospital units.
- Analysis used the Lundman and Graneheim method, validated by expert review.
Main Results:
- Nurses highlighted the complexity of dose calculations and the high risk of errors.
- Technological interventions are crucial for improving workflow efficiency and accuracy.
- Digital tools were found to enhance peer collaboration, care quality, and reduce burnout.
Conclusions:
- Advanced decision support systems for dose calculation and error alerts are recommended.
- Integration of intelligent Electronic Health Record (EHR) features, like automated double-checks, is advised.
- A user-centered design approach is essential for developing effective digital tools.
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