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    An exploration of pediatric nurses' compliance with a medication checking and administration protocol

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    Authors
    Gill, Fenella
    Corkish, V.
    Robertson, J.
    Samson, J.
    Simmons, B.
    Stewart, D.
    Date
    2012
    Type
    Journal Article
    
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    Gill, Fenella and Corkish, Victoria and Robertson, Jeanette and Samson, Janet and Simmons, Brenda and Stewart, Dianne. 2012. An exploration of pediatric nurses' compliance with a medication checking and administration protocol. Journal for Specialists in Pediatric Nursing. 17 (2): pp. 136-146.
    Source Title
    Pediatric Nursing
    DOI
    10.1111/j.1744-6155.2012.00331.x
    ISSN
    0097-9805
    School
    School of Nursing and Midwifery
    URI
    http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/44879
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    • Curtin Research Publications
    Abstract

    Purpose: This study examined nurses’ reported compliance with the medication administration protocol and explored reasons for noncompliance. Design and Method: A mixed-methods design incorporated a questionnaire (n = 72) and focus groups (n = 24). Results: Differences were found between the level of experience and protocol compliance. Noncompliance was widespread in the checking of identification bands and double-checking medications. Key factors influencing compliance were ward culture, type of drug, familiarity with patient and drug, and workload. The reported realities of practice were found to influence compliance with the medication administration protocol. Practice Implications: The discrepancies between protocol and practice in this setting underscore the need to more widely investigate compliance with medication administration protocols in other settings.

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