Study Use of dimensional analysis to reduce medication errors. Citation Text: Greenfield S; Whelan B; Cohn E. Copy Citation Save Save to your library Print Share Facebook Twitter Linkedin Copy URL March 15, 2006 Greenfield S; Whelan B; Cohn E. View more articles from the same authors. The investigators tested second-year nursing students on medication dosage calculation and found that those students who were taught using dimensional analysis, rather than traditional math, scored better on the test. PubMed citation Save Save to your library Print Share Facebook Twitter Linkedin Copy URL Cite Citation Citation Text: Greenfield S; Whelan B; Cohn E. Copy Citation Related Resources From the Same Author(s) Maryland hospitals aren't reporting all errors and complications, experts say. August 6, 2014 Johns Hopkins receives $10 million to open patient safety institute. January 30, 2005 The robot will see you now. April 3, 2013 Do HSMRs really measure patient safety? 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Assessment of a simulated case-based measurement of physician diagnostic performance. January 23, 2019
Challenges ahead in technology training: a report on the training initiative of the Committee on Technology. October 11, 2006
Capturing more emergency department errors via an anonymous web-based reporting system. September 21, 2005
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Effect of changes in hospital nursing resources on improvements in patient safety and quality of care: a panel study. November 28, 2018
Interventions against bullying of prelicensure students and nursing professionals: an integrative review. November 21, 2018
Bachelor's degree nurse graduates report better quality and safety educational preparedness than associate degree graduates. November 14, 2018
Peer training using cognitive rehearsal to promote a culture of safety in health care. October 31, 2018
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Are clinical instructors preventing or provoking adverse events involving students: a contemporary issue. October 10, 2018
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Medication administration and interruptions in nursing homes: a qualitative observational study. July 11, 2018
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