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| Year : 2022 | Volume
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| Issue : 1 | Page : 58-59 |
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Identifying barriers to report adverse drug reactions using the Delphi method: Experience from an institute of national importance of India
Bikash Ranjan Meher1, Rashmi Ranjan Mohanty2
1 Department of Pharmacology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India
2 Department of General Medicine, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India
Correspondence Address:
Dr. Bikash Ranjan Meher
All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Bhubaneswar, Odisha
India
 Source of Support: None, Conflict of Interest: None  | Check |
DOI: 10.4103/picr.picr_30_21
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Background: Spontaneous reporting of suspected adverse drug reaction (ADR) is an essential component of pharmacovigilance program, however, under reporting is a major drawback of it. Medical professionals cite many reasons for their inability to report suspected ADRs.
Objective: This study aimed to seek consensus among resident doctors regarding barriers to report ADRs.
Method: A two-round Delphi consensus study was conducted among resident doctors of a tertiary care institute of India. The participants used a five-point Likert scale to indicate each question of an initial questionnaire whether it should be considered a barrier for reporting ADR. The items for which ≥80% of all respondents agreed or strongly agreed were accepted as barrier for reporting ADR.
Results: Forty-five participants completed the Delphi survey. Out of 25 questions participants unanimously selected 9 items such as unavailability of reporting form, complexity in filling reporting form and lack of motivation as barriers for reporting ADR.
Conclusion: Using a Delphi method, this study identified a set of statements perceived as barriers by participants for reporting ADR |
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