Assessment of knowledge, attitude, and practice towards adverse drug reaction reporting among healthcare students of Namakkal District, Tamil Nadu

Sam, Subin; CV, Juvin Thomas; Sudha, M; Sambathkumar, R

doi:10.46542/pe.2023.231.118126

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“…The poor knowledge level found in our study is consistent with previous research that has also highlighted gaps in nursing professionals' understanding of pharmacovigilance [12][13][14]. The reason for this may be due to a lack of emphasis on pharmacovigilance in nursing education programs and limited training opportunities for nurses in this area.…”

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Nursing Professionals' Awareness of Adverse Drug Reactions and Pharmacovigilance in an Institute of National Importance in India: A Cross-Sectional Study

Bankar,

Tewari,

Kumar

2023

Cureus

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BackgroundGlobally, there is a growing concern about adverse drug reactions (ADRs) as they can lead to increased hospital admissions and healthcare expenses, lower patient satisfaction with treatment outcomes, and even fatalities. Pharmacovigilance is crucial for minimizing the risks associated with drug therapy, but underreporting of ADRs is a prevalent issue. Nursing professionals are an important stakeholder in ADR reporting, as they are often the first point of contact for patients to identify and report adverse drug reactions. ObjectivesThe objectives of the study were to evaluate the knowledge and practices of nursing professionals regarding ADR reporting in a tertiary care teaching institute and the factors influencing their knowledge of ADR reporting. MethodologyThis was a cross-sectional study involving 275 nursing officers at AIIMS Raebareli, who gave their informed consent and completed a questionnaire on demographics, knowledge, and practice domains. Multiple linear regression analysis was used to compare independent variables' influences on knowledge scores. SPSS version 26 (IBM Corp., Armonk, NY, USA) was used for statistical analysis. ResultsThe study revealed that the mean knowledge score was 6.378 (total score of 13), with a standard deviation of 2.299 (95% CI 6.10-6.65). About 50.18% of the participants had a knowledge score below 6.5. Multiple regression analysis revealed that working experience, female gender, working in an emergency department, and previous training on ADR reporting significantly influenced the knowledge scores. ConclusionThe study found that nursing professionals had limited awareness about ADR reporting, even though they worked at an Institute of National Importance. Based on the findings, it can be concluded that there is a need for improved education and training on ADR reporting and to address barriers to reporting, such as a lack of awareness about reporting procedures, and alleviate the fear of legal consequences.

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Nursing Professionals' Awareness of Adverse Drug Reactions and Pharmacovigilance in an Institute of National Importance in India: A Cross-Sectional Study

Bankar,

Tewari,

Kumar

2023

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“…The optimal period to raise awareness is likely during undergraduate and postgraduate education and training. However, it remains the responsibility of healthcare providers to sustain this awareness throughout their actual practice [9]. Despite the majority of respondents displaying a positive attitude towards pharmacovigilance, their knowledge and practice in this area were found to be inadequate.…”

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Pharmacovigilance knowledge, attitudes, and practices of pharmacists in Zawia (Libya)

Beshna,

Ashour,

Layas

et al. 2023

Med. Pharm. J.

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Background: Pharmacovigilance (PV) programs play a crucial role in improving drug usage patterns by detecting and reporting side effects. However, underreporting of ADRs remains a significant challenge, emphasizing the importance of healthcare professionals' involvement in the success of PV initiatives. Aim: The objective of this research was to evaluate the understanding, attitudes, and behaviors of pharmacists in Zawia, Libya, regarding pharmacovigilance and the reporting of adverse drug reactions. Materials and Method: A cross-sectional study was conducted over two months in May and June 2023. A validated questionnaire was utilized to gather data from Zawia pharmacists. The self-structured questionnaire consisted of 100 samples and was employed through interviews with the pharmacists. Results: The questionnaire comprised three parts. The first part focused on the socio-demographic characteristics of Zawia pharmacists. The second part evaluated the pharmacists' comprehension of pharmacovigilance and adverse reactions using a set of nine items. The third part evaluated the pharmacists' attitudes and practices towards pharmacovigilance and ADR reporting with seven items. Conclusion: The study revealed that Zawia pharmacists displayed insufficient knowledge and attitude toward pharmacovigilance. Despite possessing adequate knowledge about adverse reactions, their practices towards ADRs and pharmacovigilance were relatively poor. This highlights the need for targeted educational interventions and improved reporting systems to enhance pharmacists' involvement in pharmacovigilance programs and foster better ADR reporting practices. Ultimately, addressing these issues can contribute to the overall success of PV initiatives and promote safer drug usage in Zawia, Libya.

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Assessment of knowledge, attitude, and practice towards adverse drug reaction reporting among healthcare students of Namakkal District, Tamil Nadu

Cited by 2 publications

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Nursing Professionals' Awareness of Adverse Drug Reactions and Pharmacovigilance in an Institute of National Importance in India: A Cross-Sectional Study

Nursing Professionals' Awareness of Adverse Drug Reactions and Pharmacovigilance in an Institute of National Importance in India: A Cross-Sectional Study

Pharmacovigilance knowledge, attitudes, and practices of pharmacists in Zawia (Libya)

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