Understanding the facilitators and barriers to barcode medication administration by nursing staff using behavioural science frameworks. A mixed methods study

Abstract Introduction Barcode medication administration (BCMA) technology helps ensure correct medications are administered by nursing staff through scanning of patient and medication barcodes. In many hospitals scanning rates are low, limiting the potential safety benefits. We aimed to explore the...

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Published in:	BMC Nursing
Main Authors:	Kate Grailey, Rabia Hussain, Elisa Wylleman, Ahmed Ezzat, Sarah Huf, Bryony Dean Franklin
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	BMC 2023-10-01
Subjects:	Behavioural science Electronic medication administration Patient safety Qualitative research System Change
Online Access:	https://doi.org/10.1186/s12912-023-01382-x