Table 3 Types of oral dosage forms modified by nurses before administration (n = 200)
Type of modification | Total frequency (%) |
|---|---|
Have you ever modified an oral DF prior administering it to a patient? | |
Yes | 176 (88) |
No | 24 (12) |
Have you performed CT/OC and given the medicine as a powder? | |
Yes | 161 (80.5) |
No | 39 (19.5) |
Have you performed CT/OC and mixed the contents into a drink? | |
Yes | 84 (42) |
No | 116 (58) |
Have you performed CT/OC and mixed the contents of food (e.g., yogurt)? | |
Yes | 41 (20.5) |
No | 159 (79.5) |
Have you ever added juice to a spoonful of liquid medicine? | |
Yes | 80 (40) |
No | 120 (60) |
Have you ever added soft food (i.e., yogurt) to a spoonful of liquid medicine? | |
Yes | 52 (26) |
No | 148 (74) |
Have you ever opened an ampoule and mixed its contents in a drink? | |
Yes | 48 (24) |
No | 152 (76) |