Exploring the Need for Health Information Technology Adoption in the Pediatric and Neonatal Medication Administration Process: A Qualitative Study.
Introduction: Medication administration in pediatric and neonatal care is complex and high-risk due to weight-based dosing and rapid physiological changes. Health information technology (HIT) offers promising solutions to enhance safety through tools like dose calculators and clinical decision-suppo...
| Publicado en: | Inquiry (00469580) Vol. 63; pp. 1 - 14 |
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Sage Publications Inc.
6/15/2026
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