AWARENESS, KNOWLEDGE AND ATTITUDE OF DOCTORS AND NURSES ON ADVERSE DRUG REACTION REPORTING IN FEU-NRMF MEDICAL CENTER

ABSTRACT: Adverse drug reactions are harmful and undesired effect resulting from a medication or other intervention such as surgery. Detection of adverse drug reactions in hospitals provides an important measure of the burden of drug-related morbidity on the healthcare system. This study was designed to determine the knowledge, attitude and awareness of nurses and doctors and their relationship between ADR monitoring and reporting in FEU-NRMF together with gender, profession and level of experience affecting it. A questionnaire adapted from a previous study in Baguio General Hospital was modified and was given to the respondents. The distribution and collection of questionnaires lasted for 3 weeks. The data was analyzed with SPSS software. Most of the respondents were female (66.5%) and worked for 5 or more years (47.9%). There was a significant relationship between ADR reporting and level of experience. Those with 3-4 years and 5 or more years of experience were likely to be aware and have reported for ADR. There is also a significant relationship between ADR reporting and the profession. The researchers found out that the Nurses were more likely to be aware of the occurrence of ADR and had more experience in reporting. Majority of the respondents were knowledgeable and aware of ADR reporting. A standardized hospital protocol must exist for further improvements of skills in ADR reporting. It is recommended to increase the population size and distribute the number of respondents among the different professions equally. Pilot testing is strongly advised before starting actually survey as to ensure and refine the validity especially when the questionnaires were modified.