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 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 w

SUBMITTER: N IO 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11773872 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature