A Study to Assess the Effectiveness of Self-Instructional Module (SIM) On Knowledge Regarding Medication Error Among Nursing Officers Working at Selected Hospital, Jaipur, Rajasthan

Abstract

Background: Medication errors are among the most common medical errors in hospital settings and are associated with increased morbidity, mortality, length of hospital stay, and healthcare costs. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), medication errors contribute substantially to avoidable harm, with an estimated global cost of US$ 42 billion annually (WHO, 2017). Nurses, being the primary healthcare professionals responsible for medication administration, play a crucial role in preventing, identifying, and reporting medication errors.
Nurses are pillars of neonatal care, so they should be aware of all the risk factors known to be associated with Medication Error. Their knowledge and clinical skills help in providing the best practices to prevent Medication Error. Therefore, the researcher has taken the topic A Study to Assess the Effectiveness of Self-Instructional Module (Sim) on Knowledge Regarding Medication Error Among Nursing Officers Working at Selected Hospital, Jaipur, Rajasthan.”
Methodology: It is an experimental study carried out on the nursing officers working at JK LON Hospital, Jaipur, Rajasthan. A pre-experimental study was conducted in 2025, where 60 nursing officers who are working under JK LON Hospital were selected by a non-probability convenience sampling technique. A self-structured knowledge questionnaire was used to assess knowledge before and after the implementation of the SIM, to collect data from participants and the SIM is based on medication error and its prevention.
Results: The pre-test findings of nursing officers revealed that 15% (09) of participants had good knowledge, 43.33% (26) had average knowledge, and 41.67% (25) had poor knowledge regarding medication error Following the implementation of the SIM, post-test results showed a significant improvement with 71.67% (43) had Good knowledge, 28.33% (17) Average knowledge and only 00% (00) remaining poor knowledge category. The mean post-test knowledge scores were significantly higher than pre-test scores (p < 0.05), indicating the effectiveness of the intervention.
Conclusion: The study highlights a gap in knowledge regarding medication errors among nursing officers, which can be effectively addressed through structured educational interventions. Enhancing awareness and education on medication errors for early detection, intervention, and improved child health outcomes.