Usefulness and Safety Evaluation of Chemotherapy Administration Device for Nurses: Experimental Study

Objective: Antineoplastic drugs are considered high risk, and computerized systems favor safe administration. The objective of the study was to test the usefulness and safety of a new mobile device compared to the standard device for administering these antineoplastic treatments. Data Sources: This multicenter, quasi-experimental pre-post study assessed an intervention in two cancer centers in June and July 2020. Nineteen nurses participated by completing 57 questionnaires. The outcome variables were usefulness, ease of use, efficiency, safety, attitudes, and satisfaction with the new mobile device; they were measured by means of the USE questionnaire (Usefulness, Satisfaction, and Ease of use) and the Technology Attitude Survey (TAS). Professionals rated the new device higher than the standard device and showed a favorable attitude toward technology. Conclusion: The tested device was useful, effective, safe, and specific to the antineoplastic treatment administration process, garnering greater satisfaction among professionals than the standard. Implications for Nursing Practice: As new technologies can improve care for patients with cancer, it is essential to develop strategies to improve the experience of professionals for optimal implementation. (C) 2022 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.

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This study evaluated the usefulness and safety of a new mobile device compared to the standard device for administering antineoplastic treatments. The results showed that the new device was useful, effective, and safe, and it received positive ratings from professionals.