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ArticleHealthcare informatics research2016

Pharmacy Information Systems in Teaching Hospitals: A Multi-dimensional Evaluation Study.

Alireza Kazemi, Reza Rabiei, Hamid Moghaddasi, Ghasem Deimazar

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Alireza KazemiDepartment of Health Information Technology and Management, Faculty of Paramedical Sciences, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
Reza RabieiDepartment of Health Information Technology and Management, Faculty of Paramedical Sciences, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
Hamid MoghaddasiDepartment of Health Information Technology and Management, Faculty of Paramedical Sciences, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
Ghasem DeimazarDepartment of Health Information Management, Nursing and Allied Health Faculty, Semnan University of Medical Sciences, Semnan, Iran.

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Abstract

objectivesIn hospitals, the pharmacy information system (PIS) is usually a sub-system of the hospital information system (HIS). The PIS supports the distribution and management of drugs, shows drug and medical device inventory, and facilitates preparing needed reports. In this study, pharmacy information systems implemented in general teaching hospitals affiliated to medical universities in Tehran (Iran) were evaluated using a multi-dimensional tool.

methodsThis was an evaluation study conducted in 2015. To collect data, a checklist was developed by reviewing the relevant literature; this checklist included both general and specific criteria to evaluate pharmacy information systems. The checklist was then validated by medical informatics experts and pharmacists. The sample of the study included five PIS in general-teaching hospitals affiliated to three medical universities in Tehran (Iran). Data were collected using the checklist and through observing the systems. The findings were presented as tables.

resultsFive PIS were evaluated in the five general-teaching hospitals that had the highest bed numbers. The findings showed that the evaluated pharmacy information systems lacked some important general and specific criteria. Among the general evaluation criteria, it was found that only two of the PIS studied were capable of restricting repeated attempts made for unauthorized access to the systems. With respect to the specific evaluation criteria, no attention was paid to the patient safety aspect.

conclusionsThe PIS studied were mainly designed to support financial tasks; little attention was paid to clinical and patient safety features.

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Clinical Pharmacy Information SystemsDrug Information ServicesEvaluation StudiesHospital Information SystemMedical Informatics

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