Cost-benefit Analysis of an Automated Medication System

Overview

Journal Nurs Econ

Specialty Nursing

Date 1996 Jul 1

PMID 8826310

Citations 5

Authors

L C Wise

J Bostrom

J A Crosier

S White

R Caldwell

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Abstract

Automated medication distribution systems have helped solve issues of efficiency and effectiveness. Cost-benefit analysis conducted by nursing and pharmacy departments can help to objectify the decision to adopt this technology.

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