Abstract
Objectives Technology is rapidly evolving to improve patient safety and increase healthcare providers' efficiency. Automated dispensing cabinets (ADCs) are an example of a technology that has been used to facilitate patient safety. As with any other technology, there are benefits and drawbacks associated with the use of ADCs. In this study, we aim to identify the issues related to maintaining ADCs in National Guard Health Affairs (NGHA) hospitals from the pharmacy technicians' perspective and find some solutions to overcome the problems that complicate the usability of the ADCs. Methods A cross-sectional qualitative study was conducted using an open-endedquestionnaire. It was completed by 30 pharmacy technicians who deal with ADCs in NGHA hospitals. Results Three themes were extracted from the questionnaire: "issues faced by pharmacy technicians before filling the ADCs,""issues faced by pharmacy technicians during filling the ADCs,"and "issues faced by pharmacy technicians after filling the ADCs." Discussion and conclusion This study portrayed a better understanding of the issues faced by pharmacy technicians who deal withADCs based on their experience. It will help stakeholders to make appropriate decisions and improve the workflow for a successful ADCimplementation.
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