Knowledge, attitude and practices about pharmacovigilance activities among hospital nurses: a multicentre cross-sectional survey.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The national pharmacovigilance (PV) system has been established in many countries worldwide following the thalidomide tragedy. Nurses have an important role in recognising and reporting any Adverse Drug Reaction (ADR); however, their role has not been widely explored, particularly in Southeast Asian countries.

Aims

To assess the knowledge, attitudes and practice (KAP) about PV activities, along with barriers and facilitators that affect ADR reporting among hospital nurses in Malaysia. The present study also explores the relationship between demographic characteristics and predictors of KAP among hospital nurses in Malaysia.

Methods

A multicentre, questionnaire-based, cross-sectional study was conducted in March-May 2021, among nurses working at tertiary car

SUBMITTER: Mahfodz MM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11179598 | biostudies-literature | 2024 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature