STRATEGIC SURVEILLANCE-IMPLEMENTATION OF CONCISE ADVERSE DRUG REACTION FORM AND PVPI-HELPLINE NUMBER IN IN-PATIENT CASE SHEETS AMONG CLINICIANS AT A TERTIARY CARE TEACHING HOSPITAL, TELANGANA, INDIA

Background: Post-marketing surveillance via spontaneous Adverse drug reaction (ADR) monitoring and reporting method is in place, even though it is considered as one of the key challenge for under-reporting and establishing the quality of patient safety in the healthcare system. Objective: This study is intended to know the clinician’s opinion (mindset) on the implementation of PvPI-Helpline (Helpline Number) and concise ADR form in In-patient case sheets at a tertiary care teaching hospital, Telangana India as they play a vital role for improving the reporting system of ADRs. Materials and Methods: A Cross-sectional Surveillance based study was carried out in Osmania medical college and affiliated hospitals, for 2-months duration among 160 Clinicians. The questionnaire consists of 4 questions and the participants were informed to provide their feedback. Data was collected and analyzed using SPSS version 25 software. Results: Only150 clinicians responded. 98.6% of Clinicians agreed to implement PvPI-Helpline (Toll-Free) number for quick reporting of ADRs.93.3% disagreed with creating a WhatsApp group for reporting ADRs as they taught it was not a secure platform to reveal patient details. Almost all Clinicians admitted that concise ADR form incorporation in In-patient case sheets helps easily identify ADRs along with the in-house set up of a smooth functioning Pv system. Conclusion: The results provided insight to clinicians on the importance of implementing Helpline numbers and concise ADR form and the perception of Clinicians towards ADR reporting. The findings of our study highlighted the need to roll up quality care for patient safety.