Using machine intelligence to prevent medication errors in pharmacies
Preventing medication dispensing errors in pharmacy practice with interpretable machine intelligence
This study is looking at how smart technology can help pharmacists double-check prescriptions to make sure you get the right medication, making the process safer for everyone.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Michigan at Ann Arbor NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Ann Arbor, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10814211 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on reducing medication dispensing errors in pharmacies by utilizing machine intelligence (MI) to assist pharmacists in verifying prescriptions. The approach involves developing MI systems that can interpret and convey information effectively, helping pharmacists make better decisions and maintain trust in the technology. By addressing the cognitive demands placed on pharmacists, the goal is to minimize the risk of incorrect medications being dispensed, which can lead to patient harm. The study aims to create a safer medication dispensing process through innovative technology.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include patients who are prescribed medications and may be at risk of receiving incorrect prescriptions due to pharmacy errors.
Not a fit: Patients who do not take medications or those who receive their prescriptions from automated dispensing systems may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly reduce the number of medication errors, improving patient safety and healthcare outcomes.
How similar studies have performed: Other research has shown promise in using machine intelligence to enhance decision-making in healthcare, indicating potential success for this approach.
Where this research is happening
Ann Arbor, United States
- University of Michigan at Ann Arbor — Ann Arbor, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Lester, Corey a — University of Michigan at Ann Arbor
- Study coordinator: Lester, Corey a
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.