Effect of Website-based Learning on Improved Monitoring of Adverse Drug Reactions by Clinical Nurses
10.1016/j.anr.2021.12.004
- Author:
Hyun jin KIM
1
;
Seon Young HWANG
Author Information
1. Department of Nursing, Honam University, Gwangju, Republic of Korea
- Publication Type:Research Article
- From:Asian Nursing Research
2022;16(1):45-51
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
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Abstract:
Purpose:The purpose of this study was to develop website-based learning contents to activate voluntary monitoring and reporting of adverse drug reactions (ADRs) for clinical nurses and to verify their effectiveness.Method: Using a quasi-experimental control group pretest-posttest design with random allocation, a total of 60 nurses with more than 1 year of clinical experience were recruited from a university hospital in Seoul, Korea. A website was developed that provides learning contents including real cases and the latest drug-related knowledge, as well as video lectures. Knowledge on ADR monitoring, self-efficacy, ADR practice behavior, and medication performance ability were measured at 2 weeks after intervention. A small notebook for monitoring ADRs of nurses was given to the control group. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, the chi-squared test, and the independent t test using SPSS Statistics Software Version 21.0.
Results:The scores of ADR monitoring knowledge, self-efficacy, and ADR monitoring practice in the experimental group significantly increased after the intervention compared with the control group (p < .05). However, there was no significant difference between the two groups in medication performance ability related to ADR monitoring.
Conclusion:To spread a safety culture in which voluntary ADR monitoring and reporting is activated, it is necessary for clinical nurses to share and communicate ADR-related information and real cases through an open website.
