Table 3.
Nurse performance questionnaire results.
| Item | Score, mean (SD) | |
| Nurses’ perceptions | 3.89 (0.77) | |
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The medication delivery system allows me to do my job more safely. | 4.12 (0.65) |
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The amount of time between when a written order is sent to the pharmacy and when it is available from the ADCa system is acceptable. | 3.57 (0.98) |
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I am able to administer meds more efficiently (on time, right dose, etc) with the ADC system. | 3.89 (0.72) |
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All drawer types assure safe access and removal of medications. | 3.93 (0.68) |
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There are rarely discrepancies when doing narcotic counts. | 4.09 (0.59) |
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I now spend less time waiting for medications that come from the pharmacy than before the ADC was implemented. | 4.24 (0.73) |
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I can confidently use the system after minimal training. | 4.05 (0.63) |
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The training materials provided were informative and adequate. | 4.09 (0.64) |
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I have to wait in line to get my patients’ medications. | 3.32 (1.24) |
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The pharmacist can answer questions and/or solve the ADC system’s problems. | 3.68 (0.89) |
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The number of phone calls to the pharmacy for requests is acceptable. | 3.84 (0.67) |
| Accessibility | 3.90 (0.77) | |
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I have access to all the medications I need. | 3.71 (0.89) |
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I am able to get all my medications in one place. | 3.68 (0.85) |
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It is easy to obtain medications during an emergency. | 3.87 (0.96) |
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Medications are more readily available. | 4.14 (0.67) |
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The system would work better if more meds were in the ADC system. | 4.00 (0.71) |
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I am able to select the best available ordered medications. | 4.22 (0.53) |
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The physical layout of the system is user-friendly. | 3.71 (0.73) |
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Generally, I am satisfied with the ADC. | 3.86 (0.79) |
| Overall mean score | 3.90 (0.77) | |
aADC: automated dispensing cabinet.