title: Cost-benefit analysis of an automated medication system.
abstract: Automated medication distribution systems have helped solve issues of efficiency and effectiveness. Cost-benefit analysis conducted by nursing and pharmacy departments can help to objectify the decision to adopt this technology.
authors.forename: L C
authors.initials: LC
authors.lastname: Wise
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Bostrom
authors.forename: J A
authors.initials: JA
authors.lastname: Crosier
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: White
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Caldwell
mesh_terms: D002201:Capital Expenditures; D003362:Cost-Benefit Analysis; D003661:Decision Support Techniques; D017598:Efficiency, Organizational; D006801:Humans; D008510:Medication Systems, Hospital / Q000458:organization & administration*; D010865:Pilot Projects; D019095:Point-of-Care Systems / Q000458:organization & administration*