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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Exploring the community pharmacist’s knowledge, attitude, and practices regarding adverse drug reactions and its reporting in the United Arab Emirates: a survey-based cross-sectional study

Shareef,

Sridhar,

Bhupathyraaj

et al. 2024

Therapeutic Advances in Drug Safety

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Background: Adverse drug reactions (ADRs) contribute significant clinical and economic burden to the country’s healthcare system globally. Prompt reporting of ADRs by the community pharmacist is essential to the active pharmacovigilance program. Objectives: This study assesses private community pharmacists’ knowledge, attitude, and practice (KAP) about ADRs and reporting. Design: A cross-sectional, qualitative study was performed using a pre-validated self-administered questionnaire. Methods: This self-administered questionnaire was conducted at community pharmacies between March and July 2022. The data collected were analyzed using the Mann–Whitney and Kruskal–Wallis tests to examine the differences in overall KAP scores with a subgroup of sociodemographic characteristics of the study participants. Logistic regression analysis was used to analyze the predictors of practice. Results: In total, 156 fully completed questionnaires were collected by the community pharmacists. A positive association between the designation, qualification, and work experience with the total scores of the respondents was observed ( p < 0.05). Among the predictors of ADR reporting practice, a significant association was observed with knowledge score (⩾6, p = 0.0219), designation (pharmacists, p = 0.0102), qualification (masters, p = 0.0002), and work experience (⩾11 years, p = 0.0184). Most community pharmacists had good knowledge and attitude but poor practice toward reporting ADRs. Uncertainty of how and where to report, lack of training, lack of reporting forms, and insufficient clinical knowledge were the practice-based barriers in the ADR reporting process. Conclusion: Though the study found sufficient understanding and favorable views on ADR reporting, participants reported poor practices and barriers to reporting ADR. Therefore, structured continuing professional development programs for community pharmacists are needed to overcome the barriers and enhance the practice of ADR reporting.

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

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References 24 publications

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)

Exploring the community pharmacist’s knowledge, attitude, and practices regarding adverse drug reactions and its reporting in the United Arab Emirates: a survey-based cross-sectional study

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