Status:
COMPLETED
Using Barcode Technology to Improve Medication Safety
Lead Sponsor:
Brigham and Women's Hospital
Collaborating Sponsors:
Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ)
Conditions:
Impact of Barcode Technology on Medication Errors
Eligibility:
All Genders
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
This study will investigate the impact of barcode technology on medication errors made by nursing. In addition, it will measure the impact of this technology on nursing workflow and satisfaction.
Detailed Description
Patient safety is a critical issue in healthcare1. Medications are the most commonly used form of medical therapy and the single most frequent cause of adverse events2. The medication use process has ...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Nurses who agree to be observed during the medication administration process before barcode technology
- Nurses who agree to be observed during the medication administration process after barcode technology is implemented
- The goal is 6700 medication administration observations in the pre and the post periods
Exclusion
- Nurses who refuse to be observed
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
April 1 2005
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
March 1 2008
Estimated Enrollment :
6700 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00243373
Start Date
April 1 2005
End Date
March 1 2008
Last Update
January 19 2012
Active Locations (1)
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Brigham and Women's Hospital
Boston, Massachusetts, United States, 02115