Conocimiento de enfermería en la administración de medicamentos de alto riesgo en gestantes que acuden al Hospital Universitario de Guayaquil, período 2024.

Abstract

The responsibility of nursing staff in the activities they perform daily is crucial, especially their commitment to the administration of high-risk medications. Therefore, it is important for nursing staff to stay continually updated with knowledge. Objective: To determine the knowledge that nursing staff have regarding the administration of high-risk medications to pregnant women attending the Hospital Universitario de Guayaquil during the 2024 period. Methodology: The study is descriptive and uses a quantitative method. Its design is prospective in terms of time and transversal in terms of nature. Population and Sample: 80 nursing professionals. Technique: Survey. Instrument: High-Risk Medications Knowledge Questionnaire. Results: Sociodemographic characteristics reveal that 50% of participants are aged between 20 and 29 years, 92% have a third-level education, 65% are female, and 48.75% work in the ARO area. The survey indicates that 92.5% of respondents have theoretical knowledge of high-risk medications, 85% have advanced knowledge of the administration of these medications demonstrating advanced competence, and 90% of nursing staff show high knowledge of international patient safety standards. Conclusion: Overall, 87.5% the nursing staff at the Hospital Universitario demonstrates a high level of dedication to ensuring quality and safety for pregnant patients attending the facility.