Educational intervention to improve the safety medication process: a review using the GRADE approach

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Abstract Objectives Medication errors are frequent and affect patient safety in all the world. This review using the GRADE approach aims to identify the educational intervention which improves nursing medication competences and knowledge. Methods According to PRISMA statement, a review was conducted. Key findings In this review of nine studies, we determined that there is a lot of educational intervention aimed to improve nursing knowledge, such as traditional classroom training, simulation, e-learning, slide show presentations and the use of posters and pamphlets or mobile application. All of these can improve the medication process and nursing skills. Only three studies reached moderate, and two studies reached low-quality ratings. Conclusions Our findings show that all educational interventions can lead to medication without harm. This work will inform regulators, public health initiatives and policy makers considering the nursing educational intervention for increasing patient safety and improve medication competence and knowledge.