Variable | n (%)a |
---|---|
Do you have past experience in giving liquid medication? | |
Yes | 293 (95) |
No | 17 (5) |
Have you experienced difficulty in the last medication administration? | |
Yes | 198 (64) |
No | 112 (36) |
What is the most common device preferred by you to measure liquid medication? | |
Calibrated spoon | 9 (3) |
Teaspoon | 70 (22) |
Syringe | 8 (3) |
Measuring cup | 123 (39) |
Dropper | 28 (9) |
Bottle cap | 61 (20) |
Direct sip from bottle | 11 (4) |
What is the most important reason for choosing a measuring device? | |
The medicine can be measured accurately with the device | 41 (13) |
It is easy to find the device at home | 56 (18) |
Device is easy to use | 167 (54) |
Device reduces risk of spilling the medicine | 46 (15) |
Did you adjust the dose according to physician instruction in the last medication administration? | |
Yes | 146 (47) |
No | 164 (53) |
Did you have difficulty in understanding the dosing instruction given by the doctor? | |
Yes | 270 (87) |
No | 40 (13) |