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Abstract

Purpose


Pharmacovigilance plays a significant role in identifying adverse drug reactions (ADRs). In India, lack of knowledge regarding ADR reporting is one of the major causes for underreporting of ADRs. Hence the present study aimed to evaluate the knowledge, attitude and practice (KAP) among Pharm D students before and after educational intervention.


Methods


A cross-sectional and validated questionnaire-based study was conducted among Pharm D students to assess the level of KAP on Pharmacovigilance and ADR reporting and compared the same after the educational intervention. Scoring was done for the questions. Results were compared by t-test.


Results


Among 197 participants 108 were male and 89 female. The improvement in knowledge related questions like functions, location of PvPI, WHO causality scales, timing of SAE(serious adverse event) reporting, methods employed by pharmaceutical companies to detect ADRs and people involved in reporting ADRs was statistically significant (p<0.01). Majority of the participants agreed that pharmacovigilance should be added in their curriculum and had come to know that there is no need to consult a physician before reporting.


Conclusion


In India, as Pham D is an emerging and clinically oriented course, educational interventions if held regularly, can help to improve knowledge and minimize underreporting of ADRs among healthcare professionals.

Keywords

Adverse drug reaction Pharmacovigilance Educational intervention Pharm D students

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How to Cite
MeenakshiLella, SusmithaVemu, Meenakumari A, Triveni M, & Prashanthi. (2021). Educational intervention impact on pharmacovigilance and ADR reporting among Pharm D students. International Journal of Research in Pharmacology & Pharmacotherapeutics, 8(3), 311-316. https://doi.org/10.61096/ijrpp.v8.iss3.2019.311-316

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