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Developing an App by Exploiting Web-Based Mobile Technology to Inspect Controlled Substances in Patient Care Units
Ying-Hao Lu1, Li-Yao Lee2, Ying-Lan Chen3
1Department of Pharmacy, Kaohsiung Medical University Hospital, Kaohsiung, Taiwan; School of Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan.
Biomed Research International
|March 14, 2017
Summary
This study developed a mobile app for pharmacists to inspect controlled substances, improving efficiency and accuracy over paper-based methods. The system minimizes data errors and enhances medication safety through real-time recording and alerts.
Area of Science:
- Health Informatics
- Pharmaceutical Sciences
- Mobile Technology
Background:
- Traditional paper-based medication inspections are prone to errors and inefficiencies.
- The need for accurate, real-time data in patient care units is critical.
- Integrating technology into pharmaceutical inspections can enhance safety and workflow.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop and evaluate a mobile application for inspecting controlled substances in patient care units.
- To improve the accuracy, efficiency, and data security of medication inspections.
- To transition from paper-based processes to a digital, mobile-first inspection system.
Main Methods:
- Development of a mobile application using iOS, Objective-C, and Oracle database.
- Implementation of a web-enabled smartphone for on-site pharmacist inspections.
- Direct recording of inspection results into the Hospital Information System (HIS) via the internet.
Main Results:
- Minimized human error in data translation through direct digital recording.
- Enhanced work efficiency and data processing compared to conventional paperwork.
- Improved inspection quality with features like accuracy checks, foolproof input, automatic data conversion, expiry date alarms, and instant result display.
Conclusions:
- The developed mobile system successfully transformed paper-based medication inspection into a digital, web-based mobile device process.
- The system offers significant advantages in speed, convenience, data security, and accuracy.
- This technological advancement contributes to improved patient care and medication management.
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