Can an AI app help nurses make fewer medication mistakes?

NCT ID NCT07448259

Completed Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Alexandria University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested whether an AI-powered app could help nurses calculate medication doses more accurately than traditional classroom teaching. Fifty-six nurses from various hospital units participated, with one group using the AI app and the other receiving standard instruction. Researchers measured their knowledge, decision-making skills, and confidence. The goal is to find better ways to reduce dangerous medication errors.

What this could mean

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Active substance: Artificial Intelligence-Assisted Drug Calculation Platform
What this could lead to: If successful, this AI training tool could help nurses make fewer medication errors, improving patient safety in hospitals.
What could go wrong: This is a small, completed study with only 56 nurses. The AI tool may not work as well in larger, real-world settings or for all types of nurses.

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CLINICAL COMPETENCE MEDICATION ERRORS NURSING EDUCATION

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Locations

Faculty of Nursing, Alexandria University

Alexandria, Alexandria Governorate, 2500, Egypt

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