The effects of dimensional analysis on the medication dosage calculation abilities of nursing students

Although much has been written about the serious problem of medication errors resulting from inadequate medication calculation abilities of nurses, the dilemma still persists. This quasi-experimental study examined whether the use of dimensional analysis would improve the medication dosage calculati...

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Published inNurse educator Vol. 20; no. 3; p. 14
Main Authors Craig, G P, Sellers, S C
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.05.1995
Subjects
Adolescent
Adult
Clinical Competence - standards
Education, Nursing, Baccalaureate - methods
Female
Humans
Male
Mathematics
Pharmaceutical Preparations - administration & dosage
Pharmacology - education
Problem Solving
Students, Nursing - psychology
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Summary:Although much has been written about the serious problem of medication errors resulting from inadequate medication calculation abilities of nurses, the dilemma still persists. This quasi-experimental study examined whether the use of dimensional analysis would improve the medication dosage calculation abilities of nursing students. The findings of the study support the use of dimensional analysis as an effective problem-solving method to assist nursing students in developing the mathematical and conceptual skills to accurately calculate medication dosages and ensure the safe administration of medications.
ISSN:0363-3624
DOI:10.1097/00006223-199505000-00014