An Evaluation of the Impact of Barcode Patient and Medication Scanning on Nursing Workflow at a UK Teaching Hospital

Barcode medication administration (BCMA) is advocated as a technology that reduces medication errors relating to incorrect patient identity, drug or dose. Little is known, however, about the impact it has on nursing workflow. Our aim was to investigate the impact of BCMA on nursing activity and work...

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Main Authors: Sara Barakat, Bryony Dean Franklin
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-08-01
Series:Pharmacy
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2226-4787/8/3/148