Variables | Correct /Appropriate n (%); n = 141 |
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Knowing the names of medications | 66 (46.8) |
Maintaining a record for medication administration | 61 (43.3) |
Overall medication-related knowledge | |
Adequate | 104 (71.6) |
Inadequate | 40 (28.4) |
Individual aspect of medication-related knowledge | |
Knowing the indications | 116 (82.3) |
Knowing the time and frequency of administration | 130 (92.2) |
Knowing the device for administration | 119 (100) |
Not involving a device | 22 |
Knowing the dosage | 131 (92.9) |
Overall practices of medication administration | |
Appropriate | 117 (83.0) |
Inappropriate | 24 (17.0) |
Always communicating with partners (n = 82) | 72 (87.8) |
Accurate dosage measurement for oral liquid medication (n = 49) | 43 (87.8) |
Appropriate method of medication preparation | 137 (97.2) |
Appropriate technique of administration | 139 (98.6) |
Appropriate date of last dose administration | 133 (94.3) |
Appropriate dosage | 139 (98.6) |
Medication adherence report scale (MARS) | |
Not adherent (< 27 Scores) | 24 (17.0) |
Adherent | 117 (83.0) |