Design challenges for electronic medication administration record systems in residential aged care facilities: a formative evaluation.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Electronic medication administration record (eMAR) systems are promoted as a potential intervention to enhance medication safety in residential aged care facilities (RACFs). The purpose of this study was to conduct an in-practice evaluation of an eMAR being piloted in one Australian RACF before its roll out, and to provide recommendations for system improvements.

Methods

A multidisciplinary team conducted direct observations of workflow (n=34 hours) in the RACF site and the community pharmacy. Semi-structured interviews (n=5) with RACF staff and the community pharmacist were conducted to investigate their views of the eMAR system. Data were analysed using a grounded theory approach to identify challenges associated with the design of the eMAR system.

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SUBMITTER: Tariq A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4287675 | biostudies-literature | 2014

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature