Does applying technology throughout the medication use process improve patient safety with antineoplastics?
Bubalo J, Warden BA, Wiegel JJ, et al. Does applying technology throughout the medication use process improve patient safety with antineoplastics? J Oncol Pharm Pract. 2014;20(6):445-60. doi:10.1177/1078155213514469.
Various technologies have been developed to reduce medication errors. Examining the research around implementation of these technologies, such as computerized provider order entry and bar-code medication administration, this review identifies their benefits and drawbacks on chemotherapy administration safety.