Technological tools and drug calculation: contributions to learning and working

Authors

  • Suiane Costa Ferreira Universidade do Estado da Bahia
  • Alan da Cruz Assis da Silva Universidade do Estado da Bahia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.22421/1517-7130/es.2021v22.e738

Keywords:

Biomedical Technology, Drug Dosage Calculation, Students, Nursing

Abstract

Although it does not require advanced knowledge, drug calculation requires the following of mathematical steps, which implies more time dedicated to the task and greater possibility of error. Therefore, this article aims to understand the learning experience on drug calculation among nursing students and to propose a technological tool that would assist in the transformation of solutions in both academic and professional contexts. This is a case study.  Data showed that most students considered their learning about drug calculation either poor or unsatisfactory and never used any technological tool for that purpose. It has been possible to determine that the training courses need to stimulate a continuous contact with technological tools during graduation in order to develop skills, competencies and attitudes towards the use of digital technologies in health care, minimizing the possibility of errors during drug calculation and favoring the safety of patients.

Author Biographies

Suiane Costa Ferreira, Universidade do Estado da Bahia

Doutora em educação e contemporaneidade, docente da Universidade do Estado da Bahia.
Salvador, Bahia

Alan da Cruz Assis da Silva, Universidade do Estado da Bahia

Estudante de graduação em Nutrição pela Universidade do Estado da Bahia. Salvador, Bahia

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2021-04-15

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Ferreira SC, da Silva A da CA. Technological tools and drug calculation: contributions to learning and working. Espac. Saude [Internet]. 2021 Apr. 15 [cited 2024 May 16];22. Available from: https://espacoparasaude.fpp.edu.br/index.php/espacosaude/article/view/738

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Vol. 22 (2021)

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