Prospective acceptability of automated dispensing machines in a tertiary hospital in Cavite: a case study

Date of Completion

2022

Document Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy

Keywords

Tertiary Hospital, Vending Machines

Abstract

Acceptability is considered as one of the keys in establishing successful health interventions. This study aims to assess the prospective acceptability of the implementation and the use of automated dispensing machines in a tertiary hospital in Cavite. Data needed to answer the objectives of the study were done through a facilitated online structured interview in Zoom meeting platform. Several ethical considerations were applied. The interviews were thoroughly checked and transcribed. Using thematic analysis the researchers identified the codes, themes and clusters manually.

The hospital pharmacy services offer an inpatient dispensing process which has found out that medication errors commonly involve improper dosing, delivery and therapeutic efficacy caused by lack of concentration, clarification, time and influx of patients being served. Through gathering results, most of the respondents have a positive attitude but with hesitations prior to implementation. The respondents discussed the burden or the factors that are required in operating the automation, such as initial feasibility and pilot studies, integration of automated dispensing machines (ADMs) with current systems, capacity building, stakeholder cooperation, and financial capability were all perceived as requiring greater effort by the respondents. It was highlighted that the respondents likely perceived ADMs to achieve its purpose in the institution, mainly the ease and convenience to their personnel and enhanced inventory management in the institution.

First Advisor

Francesca Marie B. Manansala

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