Raikar Shrinivas R, Sneha Sneha, G Sreeraj, R Janarthanan
Pharmacology, Bijapur Lingayat District Educational University (BLDE Deemed to be University) Shri B M Patil Medical College Hospital and Research Centre, Vijayapura, IND.
Cureus. 2024 Sep 23;16(9):e69981. doi: 10.7759/cureus.69981. eCollection 2024 Sep.
Background Pharmacovigilance is defined as the science and activities related to the detection, assessment, understanding, and prevention of adverse effects or other drug-related problems. Underreporting of adverse drug reactions (ADRs) is a global issue, and adequate knowledge among healthcare professionals is essential. Engaging young doctors and nursing professionals in pharmacovigilance is crucial for promoting ADR reporting. Objectives The objective of this study is to evaluate the knowledge and awareness of ADRs and pharmacovigilance among medical and nursing students and staff in a tertiary care hospital in Vijayapura, India. Methods A cross-sectional, observational, questionnaire-based study was carried out using a validated questionnaire that included a total of 19 questions related to knowledge and awareness aspects. This was distributed electronically using Google Forms. By using the convenience sampling method, a sample size of 96 participants was calculated for each group (medical and nursing), and this was rounded to 100 participants per group to account for potential dropouts and to ensure the strength of this study. All the questions were peer-reviewed by expert faculties from the Department of Pharmacology. Results The data analysis showed that medical students and staff had superior knowledge of ADRs and pharmacovigilance. Nursing students and staff exhibited greater awareness of the nearest pharmacovigilance center and ADR monitoring centers in India. Nursing students and staff were more active in ADR and pharmacovigilance awareness programs. Conclusions This study clearly shows the importance of flexible attitudes and robust education in pharmacovigilance and ADR reporting among healthcare professionals. Executing simulation-based training can strengthen the skills and confidence of both medical and nursing professionals in ADR reporting and pharmacovigilance.
背景
药物警戒被定义为与药物不良反应或其他药物相关问题的发现、评估、理解及预防有关的科学与活动。药物不良反应（ADR）报告不足是一个全球性问题，医疗保健专业人员具备足够的知识至关重要。让年轻医生和护理专业人员参与药物警戒对于促进ADR报告至关重要。
目的
本研究的目的是评估印度维贾亚普拉一所三级护理医院的医学生、护理学生及工作人员对ADR和药物警戒的知识与意识。
方法
采用经过验证的问卷进行了一项横断面观察性问卷调查研究，问卷共有19个与知识和意识方面相关的问题。通过谷歌表单以电子方式分发问卷。采用便利抽样法，计算出每组（医学组和护理组）96名参与者的样本量，并将每组样本量四舍五入至100名参与者，以应对潜在的退出情况并确保本研究的力度。所有问题均由药理学系的专家教员进行同行评审。
结果
数据分析表明，医学生和工作人员对ADR和药物警戒有更丰富的知识。护理学生和工作人员对印度最近的药物警戒中心和ADR监测中心表现出更高的知晓度。护理学生和工作人员在ADR和药物警戒意识项目中更积极。
结论
本研究清楚地表明了在医疗保健专业人员中对药物警戒和ADR报告采取灵活态度及进行有力教育的重要性。开展基于模拟的培训可以增强医学和护理专业人员在ADR报告和药物警戒方面的技能与信心。
