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ArticleFrontiers in public health2023

Correct administration aid for oral liquid medicines: Is a household spoon the right choice?

Eman Younas, Moomna Fatima, Ayesha Alvina, Hafiz Awais Nawaz, Syed Muneeb Anjum, Muhammad Usman, Mehak Pervaiz, Amara Shabbir, Huma Rasheed

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Article in Frontiers in public health, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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9 authors at 1 institution in 1 country.

Eman YounasInstitute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Lahore, Pakistan.
Moomna FatimaInstitute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Lahore, Pakistan.
Ayesha AlvinaInstitute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Lahore, Pakistan.
Hafiz Awais NawazInstitute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Lahore, Pakistan.
Syed Muneeb AnjumInstitute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Lahore, Pakistan.
Muhammad UsmanInstitute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Lahore, Pakistan.
Mehak PervaizInstitute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Lahore, Pakistan.
Amara ShabbirInstitute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Lahore, Pakistan.
Huma RasheedInstitute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Lahore, Pakistan.
University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences · PK

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Background: Correct medicine dosing is an important component in the safe and effective delivery of medicines, particularly for the pediatric population. However, there is a scarcity of public campaigns on the correct administration and choice of dosing aids for oral liquid dosage form in many countries, leading to medicine safety issues and therapeutic failures. Methods: The study targeted the assessment of the knowledge and practice of university students. It utilizes pre- and post-intervention surveys administered through google forms as a survey tool during online zoom and in-person sessions. The intervention included a short video presentation detailing the selection and use of medicine spoons and other aids for the administration of oral liquid dosage. The Fischer Exact test was used to assess the pre- and post-test shift of responses. Results: Nine-degree programs were engaged in the activity, and 108 students attended this health awareness activity after obtaining formal consent. A significant decline (CI = 95%, Conclusion: A deficit in the knowledge of the proper use of measuring devices for oral liquid medicines in the educated population was observed, which can be enhanced through simple tools like short video presentations and awareness seminars.

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Medication ErrorsStudentsAdministration, OralChildHumansPharmaceutical PreparationsSurveys and QuestionnairesPharmaceutical Preparationsadministration aidhousehold spoonmedication safetyoral liquid medicationpediatricsrational use of medicines

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PMID36891337
PMCPMC9986283
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