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Evaluation of a Personal Digital Assistant Device Implementation for Barcode Medication Administration with Nurses
Juan Descalzo1, Javier Castro1, María Smith1
1Health Informatics Department, Hospital Italiano de Buenos Aires.
Studies in Health Technology and Informatics
|May 25, 2022
Summary
Nurses highly accepted new barcode medication administration (BCMA) devices, valuing increased patient safety and improved care. This evaluation method proved cost-effective for assessing new technology adoption in hospitals.
Area of Science:
- Health Informatics
- Patient Safety
- Nursing Technology
Background:
- Medication errors frequently occur during drug administration, necessitating safety improvements.
- Barcode Medication Administration (BCMA) systems enhance safety by preventing errors at the point of care.
- Hospital Italiano de Buenos Aires (HIBA) is implementing PDA-based BCMA devices for nurses.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the implementation and nurse acceptance of new PDA-based BCMA devices at HIBA.
- To assess the impact of BCMA devices on patient care processes and safety.
Main Methods:
- A self-reported questionnaire was administered to nurses in selected wards at HIBA.
- Data collected from 58 nurses (18.2% response rate) regarding their experience with the new BCMA devices.
- Analysis of agreement levels and satisfaction scores related to device implementation.
Main Results:
- High overall agreement (mean score 4.6/5, 91.3% agreement) with statements regarding the new BCMA devices.
- Nurses highly valued increased safety, error reduction, and improvements in patient care flow and quality.
- Strong recommendation for continued use of BCMA devices in their sectors.
Conclusions:
- The implemented PDA-based BCMA devices were well-accepted by nurses, significantly enhancing perceived patient safety.
- The self-reported questionnaire proved a cost-effective method for evaluating new technology adoption and user acceptance.
- Further strategies should consider incorporating feedback from non-participating nurses to maximize system benefits.
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