Barriers to and facilitators of healthcare professionals in ADR reporting in a tertiary care hospital in India
Abstract Introduction Several adverse drug reactions (ADRs) go unreported within a healthcare setting despite the risks they cause. We therefore decided to conduct this study in order to recognize the obstacles that hinder the healthcare professionals (HCPs) in a tertiary care hospital in Kattankula...
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| description | Abstract Introduction Several adverse drug reactions (ADRs) go unreported within a healthcare setting despite the risks they cause. We therefore decided to conduct this study in order to recognize the obstacles that hinder the healthcare professionals (HCPs) in a tertiary care hospital in Kattankulathur, Tamil Nadu from reporting ADRs and what strategies ought to be implemented. Methods We carried out a cross-sectional study among the HCPs such as doctors, pharmacists and nurses within our institution. A pre-validated questionnaire was used to collect data on the socio-demographics, barriers and facilitators in reporting ADR. A 2 weeks timeline was given to the HCPs to fill the questionnaire forms. Out of the 107 forms distributed, we received 80 of them that were duly filled. Data was analyzed using IBM SPSS version 26. Results Out of the 80 HCPs, only 22 of them had reported any ADRs in their career. 52% of our HCPs reported the lack of understanding of ADR reporting mechanism as their main hindrance. Additionally, 25 (31%) of the HCPs stated that reporting ADRs is time consuming. 18 (22%) of them reported a fear of legal liability. 13 (16%) of them stated that the reporting from is complicated and 29 (36%) stated a lack of motivation as the reason for not reporting ADR. Majority of our HCPs 76 (95%) recommended the need for continuous medical education and training as the best strategy to improve ADR reporting. Conclusion Barriers such as time constraints, workload pressures and competing priorities often hinder HCPs from dedicating adequate attention to ADR reporting. The inclusion of topics related to ADR reporting in the curriculum (i.e. clinical pharmacology) and increased awareness from the ADR monitoring centre were seen to be significant facilitators to enhance ADR reporting among health care practitioners. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-6c2aecdc9cb441aca8d22cf44f9823ac2025-02-02T12:14:15ZengBMCBMC Health Services Research1472-69632025-01-012511910.1186/s12913-024-12139-wBarriers to and facilitators of healthcare professionals in ADR reporting in a tertiary care hospital in IndiaIan Osoro N0Suhaib KP1Jamuna Rani R2Rajanandh MG3Department of Pharmacy Practice, SRM College of Pharmacy, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Kattankulathur Department of Pharmacy Practice, SRM College of Pharmacy, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Kattankulathur Department of Pharmacology, SRM Medical College Hospital and Research Centre, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Kattankulathur Department of Pharmacy Practice, SRM College of Pharmacy, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Kattankulathur Abstract Introduction Several adverse drug reactions (ADRs) go unreported within a healthcare setting despite the risks they cause. We therefore decided to conduct this study in order to recognize the obstacles that hinder the healthcare professionals (HCPs) in a tertiary care hospital in Kattankulathur, Tamil Nadu from reporting ADRs and what strategies ought to be implemented. Methods We carried out a cross-sectional study among the HCPs such as doctors, pharmacists and nurses within our institution. A pre-validated questionnaire was used to collect data on the socio-demographics, barriers and facilitators in reporting ADR. A 2 weeks timeline was given to the HCPs to fill the questionnaire forms. Out of the 107 forms distributed, we received 80 of them that were duly filled. Data was analyzed using IBM SPSS version 26. Results Out of the 80 HCPs, only 22 of them had reported any ADRs in their career. 52% of our HCPs reported the lack of understanding of ADR reporting mechanism as their main hindrance. Additionally, 25 (31%) of the HCPs stated that reporting ADRs is time consuming. 18 (22%) of them reported a fear of legal liability. 13 (16%) of them stated that the reporting from is complicated and 29 (36%) stated a lack of motivation as the reason for not reporting ADR. Majority of our HCPs 76 (95%) recommended the need for continuous medical education and training as the best strategy to improve ADR reporting. Conclusion Barriers such as time constraints, workload pressures and competing priorities often hinder HCPs from dedicating adequate attention to ADR reporting. The inclusion of topics related to ADR reporting in the curriculum (i.e. clinical pharmacology) and increased awareness from the ADR monitoring centre were seen to be significant facilitators to enhance ADR reporting among health care practitioners.https://doi.org/10.1186/s12913-024-12139-wAdverse drug reactionPharmacovigilanceClinical pharmacyPhysiciansNurses |
| spellingShingle | Ian Osoro N Suhaib KP Jamuna Rani R Rajanandh MG Barriers to and facilitators of healthcare professionals in ADR reporting in a tertiary care hospital in India BMC Health Services Research Adverse drug reaction Pharmacovigilance Clinical pharmacy Physicians Nurses |
| title | Barriers to and facilitators of healthcare professionals in ADR reporting in a tertiary care hospital in India |
| title_full | Barriers to and facilitators of healthcare professionals in ADR reporting in a tertiary care hospital in India |
| title_fullStr | Barriers to and facilitators of healthcare professionals in ADR reporting in a tertiary care hospital in India |
| title_full_unstemmed | Barriers to and facilitators of healthcare professionals in ADR reporting in a tertiary care hospital in India |
| title_short | Barriers to and facilitators of healthcare professionals in ADR reporting in a tertiary care hospital in India |
| title_sort | barriers to and facilitators of healthcare professionals in adr reporting in a tertiary care hospital in india |
| topic | Adverse drug reaction Pharmacovigilance Clinical pharmacy Physicians Nurses |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12913-024-12139-w |
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