Evaluation of Knowledge, Attitude and Practices of Resident Doctors, Interns and Nurses on Adverse Drug Reaction Monitoring and Reporting In a Tertiary Care Hospital
Journal Title: Journal of Medical Science And clinical Research - Year 2017, Vol 5, Issue 3
Abstract
Objective:- To assess the knowledge, attitude and practices regarding adverse drug reaction (ADR) reporting as well as to evaluate the barriers involved in non-reporting of suspected ADRs in Resident doctors , Interns and Nurses at tertiary care hospital. Methods: A prospective, cross sectional, questionnaire based study was conducted in 158 Interns ,75 Resident doctors and 60 Nurses at a tertiary care hospital during March-June 2016 .The questionnaire was used to assess their knowledge , attitude and practices regarding adverse drug reaction reporting. A questionnaire comprising of 20 questions was distributed to interns, resident doctors and nurses. Result: 83% interns, 88% resident doctors and 50 % nurses were aware about the definition of adverse drug reactions and 60% interns,73% resident doctors and 53% nurses had come across adverse drug reaction but they had not reported ADR because they did not know how and where to report suspected ADR and they were afraid of damage to their professional image and thought they may land up into legal issues. 55 % participants had shared the information regarding ADRs with senior physicians but they had not received training on ADR reporting in their curriculum. 96.5% interns, 72% resident doctors and 88.93% nurses opined that to improve the ADR reporting, it is essential to conduct pharmacovigilance workshops and seminars. Conclusion: The results of the study show that there is a need to create awareness in interns, resident doctors and nurses regarding suspected ADR reporting. Factors discouraging reporting of suspected ADR can be overcome by appropriate educational interventions. There is a need for regular training and reinforcement of guidelines for ADR reporting among health care personnel.
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Rohini P. Jagtap
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