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Evaluation of an Automated Dispensing Cabinet in Paediatric Intensive Care - Focus on Controlled Medications.

Authors :
LICHTNER, Valentina
PRGOMET, Mirela
GATES, Peter
FRANKLIN, Bryony Dean
WESTBROOK, Johanna I.
Source :
Studies in Health Technology & Informatics; 2021, Issue 284, p323-325, 3p
Publication Year :
2021

Abstract

Evidence is limited of automated dispensing cabinets (ADCs) impact on effectiveness and efficiency of controlled drugs' (CDs) governance processes. We carried out a mixed-methods study of an ADC in an intensive care unit. We found ADC improved effectiveness and efficiency of governance of CDs through secure storage, alerts and automated recording of transactions. Limitations were associated with ADC design and 'fit' between ADC and some types of CDs. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
09269630
Issue :
284
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Studies in Health Technology & Informatics
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
154210627
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.3233/SHTI210733