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Microcomputer applications in hospital pharmacy practice
Topics in Hospital Pharmacy Management
|October 6, 1989
Summary
Hospital pharmacies utilizing computers offer more clinical services. Embracing microcomputer technology is crucial for pharmacists to enhance professional practice and meet future healthcare demands.
Area of Science:
- Pharmacy Practice
- Health Informatics
- Technology Management
Background:
- Hospital pharmacy services are evolving with technological advancements.
- Microcomputer technology offers new opportunities for efficiency and sophistication in pharmacy management.
- Previous research indicates a correlation between computer use and service provision in hospital pharmacies.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the impact of computer technology on hospital pharmacy services.
- To highlight the necessity for pharmacists to adopt new technologies like microcomputers.
- To emphasize the role of technology in the future of pharmacy practice.
Main Methods:
- Survey of clinical services in hospital pharmacies across South Atlantic states.
- Comparative analysis of service provision between pharmacies with and without computers.
- Review of existing literature and expert opinions on personal computing in healthcare.
Main Results:
- Pharmacies equipped with computers provided significantly more clinical services than those without.
- A positive association was observed between computer adoption and the breadth of pharmacy services offered.
- The study underscores the potential of technology to enhance pharmacy operations.
Conclusions:
- Hospital pharmacists must integrate microcomputer technology into their practice to maintain pace with healthcare changes.
- Familiarity with personal computing trends is essential for professional evolution in pharmacy.
- Adoption of technology is key to addressing tomorrow's healthcare challenges in pharmacy.