Incidence and patterns of adverse drug reactions among adult patients hospitalized in the University of Gondar comprehensive specialized hospital: A prospective observational follow-up study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Adverse drug reactions (ADRs) have continued to be a public health challenge with significant clinical and healthcare costs. However, little is known regarding the incidence of ADR in Ethiopia, particularly in the study setting. Thus, this study aimed to assess the incidence and patterns of ADRs in patients admitted to the University of Gondar comprehensive specialized hospital (UoGCSH).

Methods

A prospective observational follow-up study was conducted on admitted patients at the medical ward in the UoGCSH from May to August 2022. A multifaceted approach involving daily chart review and patient interviews was employed to collect the data. A standard Naranjo ADR Probability Scale measuring tool was used to characterize the probability of existing ADR. The data was

SUBMITTER: Sendekie AK 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9955665 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature