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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
323 - 325
10.3233/SHTI210733
Research Article
Studies in Health Technology and Informatics
Volume 284: Nurses and Midwives in the Digital Age
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.

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