Medication Administration Errors in Nursing Homes Using an Automated Medication Dispensing System

M. L. A. van den Bemt, Patricia; C. Idzinga, J.; Robertz, H.; G. Kormelink, D.; F. M. Pels, N.

doi:10.1197/jamia.m2959

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Medication Administration Errors in Nursing Homes Using an Automated Medication Dispensing System

Published in Journal of the American Medical Informatics Association • Apr 23, 2009

Authors:

Patricia M. L. A. van den Bemt

J. C. Idzinga

H. Robertz

Abstract

OBJECTIVE To identify the frequency of medication administration errors as well as their potential risk factors in nursing homes using a distribution robot. DESIGN The study was a prospective, observational study conducted within three nursing homes in the Netherlands caring for 180 individuals. MEA...

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Medicine

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