A Qualitative Evaluation of Adverse Drug Reaction Reporting System in Pakistan: Findings from the Nurses' Perspective.

ABSTRACT: The contribution of all key healthcare professionals is vital to promote an efficient adverse drug reaction (ADR) reporting system. In this context, nurses are important as they are in a better position to observe a patient's response regarding the drug therapy and to report an ADR. The aim of the study was to explore the perspectives of nurses about ADR reporting system in Lahore, Pakistan. A total of 21 nurses were interviewed. The thematic content analysis of the qualitative interviews yielded six major themes and eight subthemes. Major themes included: (1) Knowledge about the concept of the medication safety & the ADR; (2) Knowledge regarding pharmacovigilance activities; (3) Willingness to report; (4) Practices related to the ADR reporting; (5) Barriers to the ADR reporting; (6) Facil

SUBMITTER: Hussain R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7246579 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature