Agile Scrum Methodology: implementation by the nurse in an educational game on safe medication management

Abstract

Objective: To demonstrate the role of nurses as project managers in the planning and development phases of an educational game about safe medication management for nursing technicians. Method: Case report of the experience in the use of the Agile Scrum Methodology with the objective of creating an educational game in the fortnightly sessions of the participating group, between December 2015 and December 2018, in a university hospital in Curitiba. Results: The nurse’s abilities to lead the group using the Scrum Methodology were demonstrated in an effective way, which led to the achievement of the objectives. Conclusions: By sharing their clinical and educational experience, combining management skills developed throughout their pro-fessional practice, the nurse is able to contribute not only with scientific knowledge about patient quality and safety, but also in management of projects and achievement of goals set by the team.