Assessment of Automation Models in Hospital Pharmacy: Systematic Review of Technologies, Practices, and Clinical Impacts.

IF 0.8 Q4 PHARMACOLOGY & PHARMACY

Hospital Pharmacy Pub Date : 2025-02-27 DOI:10.1177/00185787251315622

Ghita Meknassi Salime, Nihal Bhirich, Ali Cherif Chefchaouni, Omar El Hamdaoui, Soumaya El Baraka, Yassir Elalaoui

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Abstract

Medication management in hospitals is a complex process that encompasses every step from prescription to administration, involving multiple healthcare professionals. This process is prone to various errors that can compromise patient safety and generate significant human and financial costs. Automation in hospital pharmacies represents a major advancement, enhancing patient safety, optimizing professional practices, and reducing hospital expenses. This study aims to analyze the different types of automation systems used in hospital pharmacies, assess the impact of automation, and explore its benefits as well as the challenges and limitations associated with its implementation. A literature search was conducted using the ScienceDirect, PubMed, and Scopus databases, covering the period from 1992 to 2024. A total of 129 relevant articles related to the automation of medication preparation and distribution, as well as its challenges and perspectives were included in this study. Automated technologies significantly contribute to reducing medication errors, strengthening traceability, optimizing inventory management, and alleviating the workload of healthcare professionals. However, challenges persist, particularly in terms of costs, integration with existing processes, and staff training. The use of artificial intelligence offers promising prospects for improving the accuracy and operational efficiency of automation systems.

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医院药房自动化模式评估：技术、实践和临床影响的系统回顾。

医院的药物管理是一个复杂的过程，包括从处方到管理的每一步，涉及多个医疗保健专业人员。这一过程容易出现各种错误，可能危及患者安全，并产生重大的人力和财务成本。医院药房的自动化代表了一项重大进步，增强了患者安全，优化了专业实践，并减少了医院费用。本研究旨在分析医院药房使用的不同类型的自动化系统，评估自动化的影响，并探讨其好处以及与其实施相关的挑战和限制。使用ScienceDirect、PubMed和Scopus数据库进行文献检索，检索时间为1992年至2024年。本研究共纳入了129篇与药物制备和分发自动化及其挑战和前景相关的相关文章。自动化技术大大有助于减少用药错误、加强可追溯性、优化库存管理和减轻医疗保健专业人员的工作量。然而，挑战依然存在，特别是在成本、与现有流程的集成以及员工培训方面。人工智能的应用为提高自动化系统的准确性和运行效率提供了广阔的前景。

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Hospital Pharmacy PHARMACOLOGY & PHARMACY-

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期刊介绍： Hospital Pharmacy is a monthly peer-reviewed journal that is read by pharmacists and other providers practicing in the inpatient and outpatient setting within hospitals, long-term care facilities, home care, and other health-system settings The Hospital Pharmacy Assistant Editor, Michael R. Cohen, RPh, MS, DSc, FASHP, is author of a Medication Error Report Analysis and founder of The Institute for Safe Medication Practices (ISMP), a nonprofit organization that provides education about adverse drug events and their prevention.