A questionnaire-based study on the knowledge, attitude and practice on pharmacovigilance among pharmacists and nursing staff at teaching hospital

Abstract

BackgroundThe present study aimed to evaluate the knowledge, attitude and practices (KAP) about pharmacovigilance (PV) practices among health care professionals, that is, pharmacists and nursing staff before and after educational intervention in a tertiary care hospital. MethodsThis was an observational and questionnaire-based pre- and post-test educational interventional study involving pharmacists and nursing staff. A 15-point prevalidated questionnaire on KAP about PV was distributed to pharmacists and nursing staff before and after educational intervention. Ethical clearance was obtained before the start of the study. ResultsA total of 120 pharmacists and 60 nursing staff participated in pre- and post-KAP questionnaire study. The KAP of PV when compared before (pre-KAP) and after (post-KAP) the educational intervention, the correct response rates were found to be statistically significant (P < 0.001). Encouraging feedback was received from the participants. ConclusionThis study proves that KAP of PV and adverse drug reaction reporting in routine practice can be improved by imparting knowledge about PV and hands-on training on adverse drug reaction reporting among pharmacists and nursing staff who are the backbone of health care system.