MOBILE APPLICATION FOR ERROR PREVENTION IN MEDICATION: PREVMED

Abstract

The purpose of this article is to report on the process of developing a mobile device application prototype for training the healthcare staff regarding the use of a protocol for the prevention of errors with potentially dangerous drugs. The methodology is based on Garrett’s conceptual model and the development of screens using the Adobe Experience Design® prototyping software. The prototype has a splash screen with the name PrevMed, followed by a menu screen that includes a link to the list of Potentially Dangerous Drugs (PDD), the five domains, a training icon and a reference icon, totalizing 30 screens. 13 different screens will display each of the possible actions in the application. The application prototype will provide the health professional quick and easy access to the information, also contributing to their qualification both for the knowledge of the PDDs and the necessary actions to be followed during the process.