First results from the lessons learnt from the deployment of the Med Safety App for reporting adverse drug reactions in Ghana.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The use of mobile phone technology for reporting adverse drug reactions (ADRs) in pharmacovigilance is relatively new.The objective of the study was to explore challenges and facilitators for the use of the Med Safety App for reporting ADRs in Ghana. A comparative evaluation of ADR reports received through the app and the standard paper-based form was also conducted.

Methods

This was a cross-sectional study with a purposive sampling technique. The study population was persons who had downloaded the Med Safety App launched in Ghana 18 months before the study.

Results

Of the 350 participants, 121 provided answers to the questionnaire sent as a Google form, representing a response rate of 34.6%.Ninety-five (78.5%) of the participants were healthcare profession

SUBMITTER: Seaneke SK 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10627026 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jan-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature