RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 Effects of bar code-assisted medication administration (BCMA) on frequency, type and severity of medication administration errors: a review of the literature
JF European Journal of Hospital Pharmacy: Science and Practice
JO Eur J Hosp Pharm
FD British Medical Journal Publishing Group
SP 489
OP 494
DO 10.1136/ejhpharm-2012-000058
VO 19
IS 5
A1 Jeroen Jules Margriet Hassink
A1 Mark Marinus Peter Maria Jansen
A1 Pieter Johan Helmons
YR 2012
UL http://ejhp.bmj.com/content/19/5/489.abstract
AB Bar code-assisted medication administration (BCMA) is increasingly being adopted as an additional tool in the prevention of medication administration errors. This literature review summarises the evidence behind the effects of BCMA technology on medication safety. Although most studies show an error-reducing effect of BCMA technology, compliance with the new technology after its implementation and the long-term effects on error reduction are often not assessed. Most importantly, the effect of medication error reduction on patient outcomes is limited.