Pharmacology Knowledge Among Nurses Working in Nursing Homes in Norway: A Cross-Sectional Study.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

The administration of drugs is an important part of nurses' professional practice. A basic knowledge of pharmacological principles is required to make accurate decisions about drug management and conduct patient medication education. However, several studies have suggested that nurses have inadequate knowledge of pharmacology and medication management.

Objective

To explore the level of knowledge in pharmacology and medication management among nurses working in nursing homes (NHs).

Methods

We conducted a cross-sectional study at 24 NHs in Norway. The nurses took a multiple-choice test in pharmacology with 35 questions at their workplace. Each question had four alternative answers with one answer being correct. One point was awarded for a correct answer and

SUBMITTER: Taasen SE 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11622299 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jan-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature