A qualitative, exploratory study of nurses ’ decision-making when interrupted during medication administration within the Paediatric Intensive Care Unit

In the paediatric intensive care unit (PICU), medication administration is challenging. Empirical studies demonstrate that interruptions occur frequently and that nurses are fundamental in the delivery of medication. However, little is known about nurse ’s decision making when interrupted during medication administration. Therefore, the objective is to understand decision making when interrupted during medication administration within the PICU.
Source: Intensive and Critical Care Nursing - Category: Nursing Authors: Tags: Original article Source Type: research