Time–Motion Analysis of Nurses Utilizing Insulin Pen Devices Compared to Vial and Syringe in an Inpatient Setting
| Autor: | Dao Ngo, Joan Burtner, Samuel K. Peasah, Bobby C. Jacob, Laura Moody, Laura P. Kimble, Gina J. Ryan, Angela O Shogbon-Nwaesei |
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| Rok vydání: | 2017 |
| Předmět: |
Inpatients
medicine.medical_specialty business.industry Injections Subcutaneous Syringes Nurses Insulin pen Inpatient setting 030226 pharmacology & pharmacy Vial 03 medical and health sciences Drug Delivery Systems 0302 clinical medicine Time and Motion Studies Emergency medicine medicine Humans Insulin Pharmacology (medical) 030212 general & internal medicine Intensive care medicine business Simulation Training Syringe |
| Zdroj: | Journal of Pharmacy Practice. 32:126-131 |
| ISSN: | 1531-1937 0897-1900 |
| Popis: | Objective: To compare the time taken and steps completed by nurses in the process of insulin preparation and administration using the pen device compared to the vial and syringe method. Methods: Observational and exploratory study utilizing a time–motion analysis of nurses’ administration of insulin using the pen versus vial and syringe delivery methods. Nurses were observed, video-recorded, and timed during insulin preparation and administration using each delivery method. The steps performed by nurses were observed against recommended processes for preparing and administering insulin, and the percentage of nurses completing each step was noted. Results: A total of 137 (94%) nurses participated. Nurses took less time preparing and administering insulin with the pen device compared with the vial and syringe method (79 ± 18 seconds vs 88 ± 20 seconds, respectively, P < .001). The overall average completion rate of steps with the pen device was 90% ± 7% compared to 88% ± 7% with the vial and syringe method. Conclusion: The time taken by nurses to prepare and administer insulin was lower with the pen device compared with vial and syringe. Furthermore, areas were identified for potential nursing education to enhance safe and appropriate use of insulin with both delivery methods. |
| Databáze: | OpenAIRE |
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