[Impact of an intravenous mixture preparation device in hospital Pharmacy Departments. Perceived healthcare quality and user satisfaction]. / Impacto de un dispositivo de preparación de mezclas intravenosas en farmacia hospitalaria. Percepción de calidad asistencial y satisfacción del usuario.

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 hospitals pharmacy department, staff nurse satisfaction and end-user satisfaction). MATERIAL AND 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.