Teaching pharmacovigilance to medical students and doctors

Shankar, Pathiyil Ravi; Subish, P; Mishra, Pranaya; Dubey, AK

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“…Pharmacovigilance assumes an imperative part in the rational utilization of drugs by giving data about ADRs in all inclusive communities. 10 It has constantly centered around strengthening the reporting of ADR. This study was focused to improve mindfulness and advance the learning of PvPI with the help of a module among the sprouting specialists to grant expertise of detailing ADR in their training.…”

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Effectiveness of a module to promote competency in adverse drug reaction reporting in undergraduate medical students

Sharma

Bala

2018

Int J Basic Clin Pharmacol

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Background: Adverse drug reaction (ADR) under-reporting is a hindrance to the implementation of Pharmacovigilance Program of India. This is essentially due to lack of ADR reporting culture among healthcare professionals. Thus, study was conducted to assess and enhance awareness about ADRs and strengthen reporting among medical undergraduates.Methods: This is an interventional crossover study. A total of 140 students of 2nd professional, MBBS were included and divided into two groups of 70 each. In phase 1, group A was given a didactic lecture (DL) on ADR and pharmacovigilance. Group B was also given DL with an addition of a case narrative exercise and they were asked to fill an ADR form. Both groups were assessed based on an MCQ questionnaire for knowledge and skill. After 15 days of washout period, groups were crossed and reassessed. Feedback from students was taken on a 5 point Likert’s scale.Results: The mean scores of batch A without case was 17.5±3 out of a total score of 25 marks, which showed improvement with case narrative and mean increased to 19.6± 2.4 (p 0.05). Similarly, Batch B showed improvement as well and the mean 17.7±3.1 score without case narrative increased to 19.2±2.7 (p <0.05). Student’s perception of the effectiveness of module-based teaching was positive.Conclusions: Case narrative in addition to didactic lecture enhanced awareness and may strengthen ADR reporting culture among the medical students.

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Effectiveness of a module to promote competency in adverse drug reaction reporting in undergraduate medical students

Sharma

Bala

2018

Int J Basic Clin Pharmacol

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“…Several studies that explored pharmacists' attitudes and perceptions regarding their role in pharmacovigilance have indicated that they were highly appreciated and have positive attitudes regarding pharmacovigilance activities, but needed additional training and education programs to extend their role in the field [10,16,22]. In most developed countries, pharmacy schools have integrated pharmacovigilance courses as one of the core subjects to be taught in undergraduate curricula [20]. The major challenge for Malaysian pharmacists is acquiring knowledge about the pharmacovigilance concept and the capability to reliably incorporate it into their routine patient care.…”

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“…Questionnaire items were developed from a thorough review of variables and factors used in previous studies and previous survey instruments used to assess pharmacoepidemiology and pharmacoeconomic education being though in US pharmacy programs [3,16,[20][21][22][23][24]. The final questionnaire comprised of 5 sections.…”

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The Teaching of Subjects Related to Pharmacovigilance in Malaysian Pharmacy Undergraduate Programs

Elkalmi¹

2013

J Pharmacovigil

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Objectives: To evaluate the extent to which subjects related to pharmacovigilance are taught in the pharmacy programs within Malaysian universities.Methods: Self-completed questionnaires were sent (via surface mail) to all heads of schools and faculties of pharmacy and medicine that offer pharmacy programs in Malaysia. The questionnaires were intended for department heads or the person responsible for the teaching of the subject in the respective institutions.Results: Thirteen out of fourteen (n=13, 92.8%) medical and pharmacy schools responded to the survey. The vast majority (n=11, N=13, 84.6%) of the pharmacy programs within the studied Malaysian universities feature pharmacovigilance-related topics in their undergraduate syllabi. About two-thirds (n=8, 72.7%) of the pharmacy programs taught issues related to pharmacovigilance within epidemiology and/or pharmacoepidemiology courses. Pharmacovigilance-related topics are core/required in almost all (n=9, 81.8%) of the pharmacy programs. None of the pharmacy programs had a specific stand-alone course on pharmacovigilance. Conclusion:Subjects related to pharmacovigilance were widely taught in the majority of the universities surveyed. As the field of pharmacovigilance is very important for future pharmacy practitioners, this course should be made a core course within the local pharmacy curriculum in order to enhance medication safety for the population. To ensure effective practice in the area of drug safety, there is an urgent and necessary need for Malaysian pharmacy students to be adequately educated and exposed to the contemporary issues and challenges of pharmacovigilance implementation.

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“…As future medical practitioners, medical students need to be well trained on how to recognize, prevent and report ADRs. Teaching pharmacovigilance to medical students makes them realize that all drugs can cause ADRs and it motivates them to participate in PvPI [14]. The right time to improve their knowledge about pharmacovigilance is mainly during the undergraduate course.…”

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A Cross-Sectional Study Evaluating the Knowledge, Attitude of Undergraduate Medical Students About Pharmacovigilance and Adverse Drug Reaction Reporting at a Medical College in Hyderabad

Rani¹,

Shyamala²,

Simpson³

2017

Asian J Pharm Clin Res

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Objectives: Objectives of the study were (1) to evaluate the knowledge about pharmacovigilance and (2) to assess the attitude toward adverse drug reaction (ADR) reporting among undergraduate medical students.Methods: It is a cross-sectional, questionnaire-based study conducted in the Department of Pharmacology, Malla Reddy Medical College for Women, Hyderabad, Telangana, among fifth term Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery students (136). The questionnaire consisted of 16 questions dealing with knowledge, awareness, attitude about pharmacovigilance and ADR reporting. Data were analyzed and presented as percentage among respondents.Results: About 58.8% of students could not identify the proper definition of pharmacovigilance and 84.5% of undergraduates have not seen ADR form. It was agreed among 42.6% of students that ADR reporting is a professional obligation to them and 47.7% agreed that establishing ADR monitoring center in every hospital is compulsory. Conclusions:Our study revealed that though the attitude toward pharmacovigilance was appreciable among the medical students; there lies an insufficient knowledge and awareness about pharmacovigilance. Continued medical education programs and workshops may be helpful in the future to increase awareness and consequently to improve the rate of spontaneous ADR reporting among these upcoming doctors.

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Teaching pharmacovigilance to medical students and doctors

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Effectiveness of a module to promote competency in adverse drug reaction reporting in undergraduate medical students

Effectiveness of a module to promote competency in adverse drug reaction reporting in undergraduate medical students

The Teaching of Subjects Related to Pharmacovigilance in Malaysian Pharmacy Undergraduate Programs

A Cross-Sectional Study Evaluating the Knowledge, Attitude of Undergraduate Medical Students About Pharmacovigilance and Adverse Drug Reaction Reporting at a Medical College in Hyderabad

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