NHS-FPX 4000 Assessment 2 Applying Library Research Skills Annotated Bibliography

Bell, T., Sprajcer, M., Flenady, T., & Sahay, A. (2023). Fatigue in nurses and medication administration errors: A scoping review. Journal of Clinical Nursing, 32(17-18), 5445–5460. https://doi.org/10.1111/jocn.16620

This article presents a detailed examination of how nurse fatigue affects medication administration and results in errors. The research analyzed information from 38 studies, highlighting that fatigue was identified as a significant factor in medication errors and near misses in 82% of the cases. This study underscores the substantial impact of fatigue on cognitive performance, attention, and vigilance, all of which contribute to decreased nursing effectiveness and jeopardize patient safety.  Circadian rhythm disruption and overtime, common components of shift work, were recognized as contributing factors. The review highlights the complex nature of fatigue and its implications in nursing practice. It advocates for implementing effective fatigue management systems and revising policies for safer working hours to improve the quality of patient care.

Jin, M. X., Kim, S. Y., Miller, L. J., Behari, G., & Correa, R. (2020). Telemedicine: Current impact on the future. Cureus, 12(8), e9891. https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.989

This article contains valuable insights into how telemedicine is revolutionizing the healthcare industry. Various medical experts have written a comprehensive analysis of the rapid advancements in telemedicine. The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the crucial significance of telemedicine. In a significant move, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services officially endorsed the use of telemedicine across different healthcare facilities on March 17, 2020. This recognition underscores the role of telemedicine in providing accessible and effective healthcare services during times of adversity. This policy change reflects a significant shift to support and promote this emerging modality. The article explores how telemedicine has become a convenient and resource-efficient approach, enabling communication between physicians and offering a viable alternative for patients unable to visit healthcare providers in person.

The authors delve into the practical aspects of telemedicine, such as building patient relationships and comfort in a virtual environment. They also highlight the significant potential of telemedicine in various settings, especially in hospice and nursing home care, where it can dramatically improve treatment monitoring and efficacy for elderly patients. Moreover, the article addresses the challenges and considerations in implementing telemedicine, such as maintaining ethics around patient security and autonomy, integrating new technologies into medical practice, and ensuring consistent service delivery comparable to in-person care. The authors emphasize the need for community reimbursement and physician adaptability to this evolving healthcare delivery model.

Pruitt, Z. M., Kazi, S., Weir, C., Taft, T., Busog, D. N., Ratwani, R., & Hettinger, A. Z. (2023). A systematic review of quantitative methods for Evaluating Electronic Medication administration record and bar-coded medication administration usability. Applied Clinical Informatics, 14(1), 185–198. https://doi.org/10.1055/s-0043-1761435

           This study explores the practicality of implementing Electronic Medication Administration Records and Bar-Coded Medication Administration in healthcare environments. Through a thorough analysis of various sources, the authors investigate the effects of these technologies on productivity, outcomes, and user contentment, with an emphasis on numerical assessments. Their findings demonstrate the favorable outcomes associated with implementing BCMA and eMAR regarding effectiveness and user satisfaction while emphasizing the need for improved efficiency metrics. This article holds particular relevance in elucidating the role of technology in augmenting medication safety and user experience in healthcare contexts. Additionally, it contributes significantly to patient safety efforts by presenting evidence of reduced patient harm in hospitals and offering strategies to mitigate such risks.

NHS-FPX 4000 Assessment 2 Applying Library Research Skills

Tapuria, A., Porat, T., Kalra, D., Dsouza, G., Xiaohui, S., & Curcin, V. (2021). Impact of patient access to their electronic health record: systematic review. Informatics for Health & Social Care, 46(2), 192–204. https://doi.org/