App Profile: Drug Round

This educational game is designed to deliver and test knowledge around medication errors and drug calculations. It helps staff involved in dispensing or administering drugs to be more aware of the risks of medication errors, while learning practical tips to reduce errors. Most medication errors are avoidable, and the Drug Round Game helps improve knowledge, confidence and numercy with the aim of reducing errors.

Two teams play against each other answering questions, discussing their answers and learning from each other. Landing on a special “tablet” square lets players practise making drug calculations and improving their numeracy skills.



Topics covered in the game include:

Types of medication error
Causes of medication errors
Administering medications
Drugs in mental health
Making drug calculations
Practical advice to reduce errors


Audience

Suitable for all staff involved in dispensing and administering drugs, such as:

Nurses/student nurses
Junior doctors/medical students
Pharmacy staff


This mobile app is intended for informational and educational purposes only. Healthcare professionals should exercise their own independent clinical judgement when using the mobile app. Users of this mobile app should consult a qualified healthcare professional before making any health, medical or other decision based on the data contained herein.