Publications by authors named "Payal Virani"
Article Synopsis
- The study evaluates the knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) of healthcare professionals regarding materiovigilance at a teaching hospital in South Gujarat, India, aiming to pinpoint gaps in understanding and reporting of adverse medical device events.
- Materiovigilance is critical for patient safety, yet many healthcare professionals struggle with awareness and reporting due to a lack of training and the perceived burden of administrative tasks.
- An observational study involving 215 healthcare professionals revealed that while a majority demonstrated some knowledge of the Materiovigilance Programme of India (MvPI), significant improvements are necessary in training, reporting infrastructure, and fostering a safety culture within healthcare settings.
