Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices of Adverse Drug Reaction Reporting Among Healthcare Professionals in Sri Lanka- A Cross Sectional Study.

ABSTRACT: Objectives: The objectives of this study were to describe the knowledge, attitudes and practices of Adverse Drug Reactions (ADR) reporting among healthcare professionals at Teaching Hospital Karapitiya (THK), a tertiary care hospital in Sri Lanka. Methodology: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted at THK. The healthcare professionals working in THK who were available during the study period were invited to the study. A self-administered pre-tested questionnaire was administered to the participants. Respondents were evaluated for their knowledge, attitudes and practices related to ADR reporting. The data were analyzed using SPSS statistical software. Results: Of the total 444 respondents, 31% were doctors and 69% were nurses. The majority of respondents, 90%

SUBMITTER: Thilini Madhushika M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10786063 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature