Questionnaire study regarding knowledge, attitude and practice (KAP) of pharmacovigilance among the healthcare professionals in a suburban tertiary care teaching hospital.

Pradhan Sumeet G; Balani Naresh D

Volume : VII, Issue : VIII, August - 2017

Questionnaire study regarding knowledge, attitude and practice (KAP) of pharmacovigilance among the healthcare professionals in a suburban tertiary care teaching hospital.

Pradhan Sumeet G, Balani Naresh D

Abstract :

Aim: Evaluation of the knowledge, attitude, and practices of the healthcare professionals about pharmacovigilance and assess the cause of adverse drug reaction (ADR) underreporting in a suburban tertiary care teaching hospital.

Methodology: After taking the consent to participate healthcare professionals and students were given questionnaires to assess the KAP of pharmacovigilance. The data from questionnaires was analyzed by SPSS. Results: 61% gave correct response regarding the definition of pharmacovigilance. 78% participants agreed that ADR reporting is a professional obligation. 91% agreed that pharmacovigilance should be taught in detail. 84% have experienced ADRs in patients, but only 5% were ever reported. The most common reason for underreporting was belief that only serious ADRs should be reported. Conclusion: The knowledge and attitude towards pharmacovigilance is improving among healthcare professionals, but actual practice of ADR reporting is substantially low due to lack of pharmacovigilance training.