Assessing the impact of structured education on the knowledge of hospital pharmacists about adverse drug reactions and reporting methods in Saudi Arabia: an open-label randomised controlled trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Pharmacists have limited knowledge about adverse drug reactions (ADRs) in Saudi Arabia.

Objective

The aim of this study was to assess the impact of educational intervention on the knowledge of hospital pharmacists about ADRs.

Methods

This was a 3-month randomized controlled trial conducted in Saudi Arabia between January 2018 and March 2018. Participants in both groups were required to complete an online questionnaire at baseline and at 12-week follow-up. Participants in the intervention group received a structured information sheet about ADRs 2 weeks after the first assessment. The main outcome measure was difference in mean knowledge score about ADRs.

Main outcome measure

Difference in mean knowledge score about ADRs.

Results

A total of 46 p

SUBMITTER: Cheema E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7100567 | biostudies-literature | 2019

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature