[Impact of an intravenous mixture preparation device in hospital Pharmacy Departments. Perceived healthcare quality and user satisfaction].
OBJECTIVE
To integrally assess an intravenous mixture preparation device (IMPD) from the point of view of perceived healthcare improvement in a center (operational and organizational changes of the hospitaĺs pharmacy department, staff nurse satisfaction and end-user satisfaction).


METHODS
An observational, multicenter and domestic healthcare technology assessment project (an analysis to estimate relative value and contribution of a specific healthcare technology to both individual and collective health) is under discussion. Data were obtained from 6 Spanish hospitals.


RESULTS
In 3 out of 4 Pharmacy Departments surveyed, reports on the use of IMPD showed that this system contributed to time saving, as well as improved preparation quality and system safety. From a nursing standpoint, the use of IMPD was mostly considered satisfactory, whereas most patients (81%) reported increased satisfaction with care provided after IMPD was included in their medication process.


CONCLUSIONS
IMPD demonstrated satisfactory characteristics that were deemed positive by hospital pharmacy departments, nursing departments and patients.
Casado Collado
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Unidad de Bioestadística, Departamento de Salud Pública, Universidad de Barcelona. acasado@3d-healthresearch.com
Ibarz López
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R
Baró Ramos
E
E
Bonafont Pujol
X
X
Clemente Bautista
S
S
Jódar Masanés
R
R
Napal Lecumberri
V
V
Serrano Padilla
G
G
D004339:Drug Compounding / Q000295:instrumentation* / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans; D007262:Infusions, Intravenous / Q000295:instrumentation*; D017060:Patient Satisfaction; D004364:Pharmaceutical Preparations / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D010607:Pharmacy Service, Hospital; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires
D004364:Pharmaceutical Preparations