Assess the Knowledge and Attitude of Nurses Regarding High Alert Medication in Tertiary Care Hospital in Karachi
Knowledge and Attitude of Nurses on High Alert Medications
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https://doi.org/10.54393/nrs.v4i02.90Keywords:
High Alert Medications, Nurses' Knowledge, Attitude, Medication SafetyAbstract
Inappropriate administration of high-alert drugs carries a significant risk of death or serious injury. Objective: To assess the level of knowledge and attitude regarding high-alert medication among nurses. Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted in a tertiary care hospital in Karachi among 56 nurses from January 2024 to March 2024. Participants were selected through a convenient sampling technique. The sample size was calculated by open EPI softer by considering a 95% confidence level and a 5% margin of error. The data were entered and analyzed by Statistical Package Social Sciences (SPSS) software version 26.0. Results: According to the study results, (64.3%) of the participants had a Positive attitude and (73.2%) had a high level of knowledge regarding high-alert medications (35.7%) had a negative attitude, and (19.6%) had a moderate level of knowledge regarding HAMs. Conclusions: This study concluded that most of the nurses had positive attitudes and a high level of knowledge regarding high-alert medications.
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