Automated dispensing cabinets and nurse-related medication errors in inpatient settings: A systematic review

Overall, the evidence suggests that ADCs may support safer medication administration and nursing workflows when appropriately implemented. However, evidence quality is limited by largely observational designs, heterogeneous error definitions, and inconsistent outcome reporting, highlighting the need for more standardized and methodologically robust research.

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Exploratory Research in Clinical and Social Pharmacy
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2026-02-05
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https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rcsop.2026.100714
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Patient Safety and Medication Errors
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Automated dispensing cabinets and nurse-related medication errors in inpatient settings: A systematic review

Dena Al-Thani, Nour Isleem, Aya Elsakka, Arab Elsadig Salih Osman
Exploratory Research in Clinical and Social Pharmacy
Patient Safety and Medication Errors
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Automated dispensing cabinets and nurse-related medication errors in inpatient settings: A systematic review

Dena Al-Thani, Nour Isleem, Aya Elsakka, Arab Elsadig Salih Osman
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Abstract

Overall, the evidence suggests that ADCs may support safer medication administration and nursing workflows when appropriately implemented. However, evidence quality is limited by largely observational designs, heterogeneous error definitions, and inconsistent outcome reporting, highlighting the need for more standardized and methodologically robust research.

Exploratory Research in Clinical and Social PharmacyVol. 22
Hamad bin Khalifa University (QA)
Openalex Percentile: Top 68%
Patient Safety and Medication Errors
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