Adverse Drug Reactions in Tertiary Care: A Multidisciplinary Approach to Detection, Management, and Prevention

Authors: Ahmed R. Alotaibi, Fatimah S. Alotaibi, Manal A. Alonazi, Aida A. Abdulwahb

DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.14551394

Short DOI: https://doi.org/g8ws98

Country: Saudi Arabia

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Abstract: Background: Adverse drug reactions (ADRs) are a significant challenge in healthcare, often leading to extended hospital stays, increased costs, and compromised patient safety. This study evaluates the effectiveness of a multidisciplinary approach involving nurses, pharmacists, and laboratory specialists in managing ADRs within a tertiary hospital.
Methods: A retrospective observational study was conducted over 12 months, analyzing 350 cases of ADRs. The multidisciplinary protocol included standardized ADR reporting by nurses, medication reviews by pharmacists, and diagnostic confirmation by laboratory specialists. Data were analyzed for ADR detection rates, resolution times, hospital stays, and readmission rates.
Results: ADR detection rates improved from 55% to 75% (p<0.001), and the average time to ADR resolution decreased from 7.5 to 5.2 days (p<0.001). ADR-related hospital stays and readmissions were significantly reduced. Nurses identified ADR symptoms early, pharmacists optimized medication regimens, and laboratory diagnostics confirmed causality in 80% of cases.
Conclusion: A multidisciplinary approach significantly enhances ADR management, improving detection, resolution, and patient outcomes. Implementing such collaborative models in tertiary hospitals is essential for advancing patient safety and reducing healthcare costs.

Keywords: Adverse Drug Reactions, Multidisciplinary Approach, Patient Safety, Pharmacists, Nurses, Laboratory Diagnostics, Tertiary Hospital

Paper Id: 231895

Published On: 2014-01-03

Published In: Volume 2, Issue 1, January-February 2014

Cite This: Adverse Drug Reactions in Tertiary Care: A Multidisciplinary Approach to Detection, Management, and Prevention - Ahmed R. Alotaibi, Fatimah S. Alotaibi, Manal A. Alonazi, Aida A. Abdulwahb - IJIRMPS Volume 2, Issue 1, January-February 2014. DOI 10.5281/zenodo.14551394

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