BMC Pediatrics · 6 authors, 5 centres
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This cross-sectional study of 156 nurses in Iranian pediatric wards found that the majority (84.5%) had lower-than-expected knowledge scores for intravenous drug preparation and injection, with mean knowledge and performance scores below desired levels.
This 2022 cross-sectional study used a researcher-made questionnaire and observation to assess knowledge and performance of 156 Iranian pediatric nurses regarding intravenous drug preparation and injection. Significant differences were found between wards, and only 7% of nurses had overall good knowledge. Analysis showed a weak positive correlation between knowledge and performance (r=0.128) and an inverse correlation between work experience and both knowledge (r=-0.306) and performance (r=-0.232). The authors conclude that nurses' knowledge and performance are not at the desired level, potentially adversely affecting children, and recommend enhanced training programs.
