Questionnaire to Capture the Over Time User Preference During the Comparison of Pharmacovigilance Software Systems

Abstract

The study aimed to assess the usability of the PVClinical platform, which is designed for detecting and managing Adverse Drug Reactions (ADRs). A “slider” type comparative questionnaire was designed to capture the preferences of six end-users over time between PVC clinical platform and the established clinical and pharmaceutical ADR detection software tools. The results of the questionnaire were cross-examined with the results of the usability study. The questionnaire was a quick preference-capturing tool over time and provided impactful insights. Coherence in participants’ preferences for PVClinical platform was observed, but further research is needed to establish the effectiveness of the questionnaire as a preference-capturing tool.