Administration of intramuscular medication in the ventrogluteal region: evaluation after videoconference training

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to encourage the use of the ventrogluteal region. One developed training on the contents of the administration of intra-muscular medication in the mentioned region directed to nursing auxiliaries of a University Hospital located in the countryside of the state of São Paulo. The videoconference technique was used to link the laboratory at a state Nursing College with the Hospital in order to broadcast classes. The training was developed in a simulated present situation. The 30 nursing auxiliaries were evaluated regarding intellectual and motor skill acquisitions and had a good performance in the procedure of the simulated situation.