Evaluation of an automated dispensing cabinet in paediatric intensive care: focus on controlled medications

Valentina Lichtner, Mirela Prgomet, Peter Gates, Bryony Dean Franklin, Johanna I. Westbrook

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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.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationNurses and midwives in the digital age
Subtitle of host publicationselected papers, posters and panels from the 15th International Congress in Nursing Informatics
EditorsMichelle Honey, Charlene Ronquillo, Ting-Ting Lee, Lucy Westbrooke
Place of PublicationAmsterdam
PublisherIOS Press
Pages323-325
Number of pages3
ISBN (Electronic)9781643682211
ISBN (Print)9781643682204
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 15 Dec 2021
Event15th International Congress in Nursing Informatics: Nurses and Midwives in the Digital Age, NI 2021 - Virtual, Online
Duration: 23 Aug 20212 Sept 2021

Publication series

NameStudies in Health Technology and Informatics
Volume284
ISSN (Print)0926-9630
ISSN (Electronic)1879-8365

Conference

Conference15th International Congress in Nursing Informatics: Nurses and Midwives in the Digital Age, NI 2021
CityVirtual, Online
Period23/08/212/09/21

Bibliographical note

Copyright International Medical Informatics Association (IMIA) and IOS Press 2021. Version archived for private and non-commercial use with the permission of the author/s and according to publisher conditions. For further rights please contact the publisher.

Keywords

  • controlled drugs
  • hospitals
  • medication systems

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