Parkinson's Disease Medication Administration During a Care Transition: The Impact of Interprofessional Team Simulation on Student Competency, Comfort, and Knowledge

Nurs Educ Perspect. 2022 May-Jun;43(3):164-170. doi: 10.1097/01.NEP.0000000000000920. Epub 2021 Dec 21.

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.

MeSH terms

  • Computer Simulation
  • Education, Nursing, Baccalaureate* / methods
  • Humans
  • Interprofessional Relations
  • Parkinson Disease* / drug therapy
  • Patient Transfer
  • Students, Nursing* / psychology