Improving the content, wording, structure and formatting of the NHS Injectable Medicines Guide ("Medusa") with user testing

Jones, Matthew D and Franklin, Bryony Dean and Raynor, DK Theo and Watson, Magaret (2019) Improving the content, wording, structure and formatting of the NHS Injectable Medicines Guide ("Medusa") with user testing. In: National Infusion and Vascular Access Society Conference, 2019-06-12 - 2019-06-13.

[thumbnail of Jones-etal-NIVASC-2019-Improving-the-content-wording-structure-and-formatting-of-the-NHS-injectable-medicines-guide]
Preview
Text. Filename: Jones_etal_NIVASC_2019_Improving_the_content_wording_structure_and_formatting_of_the_NHS_injectable_medicines_guide.pdf
Accepted Author Manuscript

Download (2MB)| Preview

Abstract

The NHS Injectable Medicines Guide (IMG) is used by nurses in >100 hospitals to guide the preparation & administration of IV medicines. Surveys suggest users find it too detailed & confusing. This may make it difficult to find relevant, unambiguous information & could lead to serious medication errors. We aimed to identify & resolve problems in two typical IMG guides via user testing.