Improving medication safety for children in schools using a new electronic system.
Assuring Medication Safety in K-12 Schools: Implementing and Evaluating the Electronic School Medication Administration Record (E-SMAR) System
['FUNDING_OTHER'] · UNIVERSITY OF IOWA · NIH-11052631
This study is testing a new electronic system to help school staff give the right medications to K-12 students who need them during school, making it safer and easier for everyone involved.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_OTHER'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | UNIVERSITY OF IOWA (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (IOWA CITY, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-11052631 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the safety of medication administration for K-12 students who require medication during school hours. It aims to implement and evaluate a new electronic system called the Electronic School Medication Administration Record (eSMAR) in schools, which will assist school nurses and unlicensed personnel in accurately administering and documenting medications. By addressing the challenges posed by budget cuts and the lack of trained school nurses, this project seeks to reduce medication errors and improve health outcomes for children with chronic medical conditions.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are K-12 students in the Iowa City Community School District who have chronic medical conditions requiring medication during school hours.
Not a fit: Patients who do not attend school or do not require medication during school hours may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly reduce medication errors in schools, leading to better health and academic outcomes for children with chronic medical conditions.
How similar studies have performed: While the specific eSMAR system is novel, similar technology-assisted approaches in healthcare settings have shown promise in reducing medication errors.
Where this research is happening
IOWA CITY, UNITED STATES
- UNIVERSITY OF IOWA — IOWA CITY, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: FARAG, AMANY — UNIVERSITY OF IOWA
- Study coordinator: FARAG, AMANY
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.