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Adopting an electronic medication administration system in long-term care facilities: a key stakeholder interview study in Macao
Ka Cheng Lei1; Cheng I Loi1; ,Zhifeng Cen1; Junlei Li1; Zuanji Liang1; Hao Hu1,2; Tek Fai Chan3; Carolina Oi Lam Ung1,2
2023-01-17
Source PublicationInformatics for Health and Social Care
ISSN1753-8157
Volume48Issue:3Pages:252-266
Abstract

To improve medication safety for residents in long-term care facilities (LTCFs), electronic medication administration records (eMARs) are widely adopted in Macao. This study aimed to (1) develop a logic model for adopting eMAR in LTCFs and (2) explore the contextual factors relevant to the implementation. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with key stakeholders (managers, doctors, nurses, pharmacy staff and other frontline workers) experienced with eMAR in LTCFs in Macao between February and March 2021. Purposive sampling was used for recruitment and thematic analysis followed the theoretical framework of the logic model. All 57 participants were positive about eMAR. Financial and nonfinancial resources were critical to adopting eMAR. eMAR was mostly used for its functions in documentation, e-prescribing and monitoring. Immediate output included simplified working process, reduced errors, closer monitoring of residents’ conditions, and timely communication among staff. The outcomes mainly related to efficiency, safety and quality of care, workload redundancy, and data unification. Key influencing factors included eMAR flexibility, stability, and technical support. Adopting eMARs is highly consuming and the benefits in improving quality of care can only be realized with appropriate implementation, precise execution, regular evaluation and responsive adjustment. The proposed logic model framework serves as a roadmap for LTCFs, both current and future users of eMAR.

KeywordElectronic Medication Administration Records Logic Model Long-term Care Facilities Quality Of Care
DOI10.1080/17538157.2023.2165084
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Indexed BySCIE
Language英語English
WOS Research AreaHealth Care Sciences & Services ; Medical Informatics
WOS SubjectHealth Care Sciences & Services ; Medical Informatics
WOS IDWOS:000914133800001
PublisherTAYLOR & FRANCIS INC530 WALNUT STREET, STE 850, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19106
Scopus ID2-s2.0-85146517737
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Document TypeJournal article
CollectionInstitute of Chinese Medical Sciences
THE STATE KEY LABORATORY OF QUALITY RESEARCH IN CHINESE MEDICINE (UNIVERSITY OF MACAU)
Corresponding AuthorCarolina Oi Lam Ung
Affiliation1.State Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicine,Institute of Chinese Medical Sciences,University of Macau,Macao
2.Department of Public Health and Medicinal Administration,Faculty of Health Sciences,University of Macau,SAR,Macao
3.Macao Society for Medicinal Administration,SAR,Macao
First Author AffilicationInstitute of Chinese Medical Sciences
Corresponding Author AffilicationInstitute of Chinese Medical Sciences;  Faculty of Health Sciences
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Ka Cheng Lei,Cheng I Loi,,Zhifeng Cen,et al. Adopting an electronic medication administration system in long-term care facilities: a key stakeholder interview study in Macao[J]. Informatics for Health and Social Care, 2023, 48(3), 252-266.
APA Ka Cheng Lei., Cheng I Loi., ,Zhifeng Cen., Junlei Li., Zuanji Liang., Hao Hu., Tek Fai Chan., & Carolina Oi Lam Ung (2023). Adopting an electronic medication administration system in long-term care facilities: a key stakeholder interview study in Macao. Informatics for Health and Social Care, 48(3), 252-266.
MLA Ka Cheng Lei,et al."Adopting an electronic medication administration system in long-term care facilities: a key stakeholder interview study in Macao".Informatics for Health and Social Care 48.3(2023):252-266.
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