Evaluating staff knowledge on pediatric parenteral drug administration: A call for enhanced training programs

Abstract

Aim: To assess the knowledge regarding pediatric parenteral drug administration among the staff nurses of Karnataka Institute of Medical Sciences (KIMS), Hubballi, Karnataka. Methods: The study employed a descriptive design with a sample of 400 registered nurses. The objective was to assess the knowledge of nurses regarding the administration of parenteral medication. A descriptive approach was used to objectively measure the outcomes. The dependent variable was the nurses' knowledge of pediatric parenteral drug administration, and the independent variables were the demographic characteristics of the staff nurses (e.g., age, gender, education level, years of experience, department, etc.). Results: The findings revealed that among the 400 staff nurses, 91.5% had moderate knowledge, 7% had inadequate knowledge, and 1.5% had adequate knowledge regarding pediatric parenteral drug administration. Knowledge was significantly associated with factors such as age, gender, religion, qualification, experience, and previous training.