Abstract:
The purpose of this thesis is to analyze, design and develop a computerized systems for unit dose drug distribution systems. The system is divided into 4 subsystems : patient admission and discharge ; drug dispensing;; drug returning and inventory and unit dose preparation. The developed system ; 1evaluates the appropriateness of the physician's order resulted in patients' safety. It also facilitates data processing, keeping track of patient profile, performing user inquiries and generating reports. The analysis and the design are based on the structured technique. Data is store in a relational database using Microsoft ACCESS database management system and programed by Visual BASIC on microcomputer under MS-DOS. The system is developed from the operating procedures and data collected from the dispensing unit responsible for V.I.P. (in-patient) ward at the Bhor Bhor Ror Building, Chulalongkorn Hospital.