Development of Intravenous Infusion Control and the Monitoring Device using Wireless Transmission

Abstract

The purposes of this study were to develop an intravenous infusion control and monitoring device using wireless transmission and to evaluate the efficacy and satisfaction on the use of the device. The samples consisted of 10 medical professionals selected by purposive sampling. The research was con­ducted in 3 phases: (1) development of intravenous infusion control and the monitoring device, (2) trial, and (3) evaluation of the efficacy and satisfaction of using the developed devices. The study tools used in the study were (1) intravenous infusion control and the monitoring device, and (2) interview form, case record form and satisfaction questionnaire on the use of the device. The data was analyzed by descriptive statistics including percentage, mean and standard deviation. The results revealed that the mean percentage error in measuring the volume of the solution was between 0.25 and 3.70. The findings of the average efficiency using the devices by experts and medical professionals were good at Mean=3.60, SD=1.2 and Mean=3.80, SD=0.17, respectively. Moreover, medical professionals had express their satisfaction on the device (Mean=3.98, SD=0.24), which was able to perform wireless signal transfer at a distance up to 600 meters.