Nursing students’ perspectives on learning math for medication calculations in a Canadian nursing program in Qatar

Johnson, Jeremiah X.; Kareem, Afkar Fadhil; White, Dorothy T.; Ngwakongnwi, Emmanuel; Mohammadpour, M; Rizkika, N.; Ouattas, R.; Shahrour, Y.; Ali, Raja Mahamade; Roshanuddin, J.

doi:10.1016/j.nepr.2020.102885

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“…Johnson et al (8) también exploró a través de grupos focales, la percepción de los estudiantes de enfermería sobre el aprendizaje de cálculos matemáticos para administrar medicamentos de manera segura. El posible error de medicación se convierte en la forma en que los instructores motivan a los estudiantes a tomarse las matemáticas en serio.…”

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“…Otro grupo de investigadores (8) exploró las percepciones de los estudiantes de enfermería sobre el aprendizaje de cálculos matemáticos para administrar medicamentos de manera segura. Se realizaron cuatro grupos focales, dos con participantes que estaban en el primer año del programa de enfermería y dos con participantes en el segundo año.…”

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“…Algunos apoyan el cambio del diseño del trabajo y el uso de tecnologías de la información destinadas a reducir errores, como códigos de barras o bombas inteligentes (6,7) . Otras estrategias utilizadas optan por mejorar los conocimientos, habilidades y actitudes de los profesionales de la salud en el proceso de administración (8,9) . La administración de medicamentos es sin duda un área de la práctica de enfermería en la que se deben emplear las competencias de seguridad.…”

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Percepciones de los estudiantes de enfermería sobre la administración segura de medicamentos

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2022

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Objective: The purpose of this review was to identify the perceptions of nursing students about the safe administration of medications.Method: Original empirical research that describes a method to incorporate concepts of safety in the administration of medicines in nursing education and examine the perceptions of nursing students for review. A search of four electronic databases (Scopus, Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature, MedLine / PubMed and Google Scholar), as well as a manual search to identify original research published between 2017 and 2021. Analysis guidelines were adopted (PRISMA) as the preferred reporting element for systematic reviews and meta-analyzes.Results: Twelve original research articles were included for review. Two methods were identified for incorporating safety in the administration of medications in nursing education: process factors or systems in the clinical setting and educational factors in the academic setting. The use of interventions varied, but all focused on analyzing students' experiences to promote skills and knowledge in different settings (academic and clinical). Conclusion: Nursing educators must promote theory and clinical experiences in a comprehensive way so that the student learns and internalizes the attitudes, behaviors and values of the profession with a focus of responsibility in all aspects. The perception and training of students could lead to changes in the way drugs are administered, as well as decrease the rate of adverse events in the future. Objetivo: El propósito de esta revisión fue identificar las percepciones de los estudiantes de enfermería sobre la administración segura de medicamentos.Método: Investigación empírica original que describe un método para incorporar conceptos de seguridad en la administración de medicamentos en la educación de enfermería y examinar las percepciones de los estudiantes de enfermería para su revisión. Una búsqueda en cuatro bases de datos electrónicas (Scopus, Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature, MedLine / PubMed y Google Scholar), así como una búsqueda manual para identificar investigaciones originales publicadas entre 2017 y 2021. Se adoptaron las directrices de análisis (PRISMA) como elemento de informe preferido para revisiones sistemáticas y metaanálisis. Resultados: Se incluyeron doce artículos de investigación originales para su revisión. Se identificaron dos métodos para incorporar la seguridad en la administración de medicamentos en la educación de enfermería: factores de proceso o sistemas en el entorno clínico y factores de educación en el entorno académico. El uso de intervenciones varió, pero todas se enfocaron en analizar las experiencias de los estudiantes para promover habilidades y conocimientos en los diferentes entornos (académico y clínico). Conclusión: Los educadores de enfermería deben promover la teoría y las experiencias clínicas de manera integral para que el alumno aprenda e interiorice las actitudes, comportamientos y valores de la profesión con un enfoque de responsabilidad en todos los aspectos. La percepción y formación de los estudiantes podría generar cambios en la forma en que se administran los medicamentos, así como disminuir la tasa de eventos adversos en el futuro. Objetivo: o objetivo desta revisão foi identificar a percepção dos estudantes de enfermagem sobre a administração segura de medicamentos.Método: Pesquisa empírica original que descreve um método para incorporar conceitos de segurança na administração de medicamentos no ensino de enfermagem e examinar as percepções de estudantes de enfermagem para sua revisão. Uma busca em quatro bases de dados eletrônicas (Scopus, Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature, MedLine / PubMed e Google Scholar), bem como uma busca manual para identificar pesquisas originais publicadas entre 2017 e 2021. As diretrizes de análise foram adotadas (PRISMA) como o item de relatório preferido para revisões sistemáticas e meta-análises.Resultados: Doze artigos de pesquisa original foram incluídos para revisão. Dois métodos foram identificados para incorporar a segurança na administração de medicamentos no ensino de enfermagem: fatores ou sistemas de processo no ambiente clínico e fatores educacionais no ambiente acadêmico. O uso de intervenções variou, mas todas focadas na análise das experiências dos alunos para promover habilidades e conhecimentos em diferentes ambientes (acadêmico e clínico).Conclusão: O educador de enfermagem deve promover experiências teóricas e clínicas de forma abrangente para que o aluno aprenda e internalize as atitudes, comportamentos e valores da profissão com foco na responsabilidade em todos os aspectos. A percepção e o treinamento dos alunos podem gerar mudanças na forma como os medicamentos são administrados, bem como diminuir o índice de eventos adversos no futuro

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“…Part of this mathematical calculation competency involves basic mathematical knowledge such as working with fractions, ratios, and rates, as well as being proficient with conversions between unit measures (e.g., milligrams to grams, teaspoons to tablespoons) and systems (Imperial to metric). Nurses are central to medication safety since they are predominantly responsible for the administration of patient medication in a variety of healthcare contexts including acute care settings [ 4 ].…”

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“…Another way to improve mathematical competency among undergraduate nursing students is to provide more consistent and competent clinical instruction [ 4 , 12 ]. Some contend that the dosage testing must be carried out within a clinical practice context in order to be authentic and truly beneficial for students [ 13 , 14 ].…”

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Nurse Education and Mathematical Competency: Implementation of an Online, Self-Directed, Prerequisite Model

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McCullough

McParland

2021

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Mathematical competency in the profession of nursing has increasingly become a central focus as more nursing students appear to struggle with basic concepts of arithmetic, mental estimation, and critical reasoning. This paper highlights how one School of Nursing in Ontario, Canada implemented a Dosage Calculation Competency Test model which involved an online, self-directed, prerequisite approach to improve student mathematical competency and confidence. The purpose of this research case study was to document, through shared participant perceptions, the creation, implementation, and subsequent modifications to a Dosage Calculation Competency Test model in light of student needs and advances in online learning and assessment. The research design combined a quantitative survey of Year 1–4 nursing students, followed by a series of qualitative, semi-structured interviews with nursing students and program instructors. The study took place within a School of Nursing undergraduate program in Ontario, Canada. Forty-four participants, including students from all four years of the nursing program, completed the survey, followed by individual interviews with nine students and six faculty instructors. Survey (the open-response items) and interview data were analyzed thematically using ATLAS.ti (ATLAS.ti, Berlin, Germany). The authors recount the new DCCT model’s development, implementation, and subsequent modifications and further discuss student/instructor perceptions of learning types, math confidence, and competency. The paper concludes with a series of seven key recommendations for nursing programs.

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Mathematics anxiety and associated interventions in nursing: A scoping review

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Nursing students’ perspectives on learning math for medication calculations in a Canadian nursing program in Qatar

Cited by 5 publications

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Percepciones de los estudiantes de enfermería sobre la administración segura de medicamentos

Percepciones de los estudiantes de enfermería sobre la administración segura de medicamentos

Nurse Education and Mathematical Competency: Implementation of an Online, Self-Directed, Prerequisite Model

Mathematics anxiety and associated interventions in nursing: A scoping review

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