Abstract

EFFECT OF EDUCATIONAL INTERVENTION ABOUT PHARMACOVIGILANCE ON KNOWLEDGE AND ATTITUDE AMONG NURSING STAFF IN A TERTIARY CARE HOSPITAL

Dr. Shruthi* and Dr. Sowmya

ABSTRACT

Background: Adverse drug reactions (ADRs) are a significant cause of morbidity and mortality globally. Effective reporting, monitoring, and prevention of ADRs are crucial. Spontaneous reporting of adverse events has several drawbacks, including under-reporting, inconsistent data quality, and lack of knowledge about drug exposure. Ensuring that healthcare providers, especially nurses, understand how to monitor and report ADRs is essential for patient safety. Study Design: A cross-sectional study was conducted using a validated questionnaire to assess participant’s knowledge and attitudes towards ADRs and pharmacovigilance. A total of 171 nurses gave a pre-test, following which received an educational lecture as an intervention, and a post-test was conducted at the end of the lecture. The paired t-test was used to determine the significance of the difference between pre- and post-test scores, with a significance level set at P < 0.05. Results: The intervention led to a significant increase in nurse’s awareness of pharmacovigilance. The paired t-test showed a statistically significant improvement in post-test scores (p < 0.0001). Conclusion: Training healthcare workers can lead to improved ADR reporting and enhanced patient safety.

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