Nursing Education Perspectives, 2021/12, . doi: 10.1097/01.nep.0000000000000920, type of study: ,cct,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

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Keywords:

mock code [1]
medical students [693]
interprofessional [34]
parkinson disease [14]
medication [14]
controlled clinical trial [324]
USA [1751]

Abstract:

AIM: This study investigated the impact of an interprofessional mock code on students' comfort and competency related to Parkinson's disease (PD) medication administration during care transitions. BACKGROUD: Patients with PD are at increased risk for medication errors during hospitalization. Individualization of PD medication creates vulnerability during care transitions. METHOD: Four interprofessional groups took part in this study: baccalaureate degree senior nursing students (n = 113), master's level nurse anesthesia students (n = 35), doctor of osteopathic medicine fourth-year students (n = 32), and doctor of clinical psychology fourth-year students (n = 22). Groups participated in an unfolding case study simulation involving a mock code with a focus on the omission of time-sensitive PD medication. Pre- and postsimulation test results were compared. RESULTS: Findings indicated an increased understanding among three of the four groups relating to medication timing during care transitions. CONCLUSION: All groups improved with respect to perceived comfort and competency.