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| Personal Name | Macabebe, Jeannerey Arien G. |
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| Resource Title | Assessment of VigiMobile adoption and its impact on adverse drug reaction reporting among pharmacists in the National Capital Region (NCR) |
| Date Issued | 22 May 2026 |
| Abstract | Adverse Drug Reactions (ADR) underreporting remains a significant challenge in the Philippine pharmacovigilance (PV) system, with healthcare professionals (HCPs) contributing only 0.46% of total reports in 2024. Even if existing literature links underreporting to knowledge gaps and attitudinal barriers, there is no research integrating the Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices (KAP) and Technology Acceptance Model frameworks to specifically evaluate the newly launched VigiMobile application. This study assessed the adoption of VigiMobile among 103 registered pharmacists in the National Capital Region (NCR) using a mixed-methods convergent design. The quantitative data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics, and Bloom’s cutoff points, while the qualitative feedback was processed using thematic analysis. Results revealed Good baseline knowledge (71.64%) and attitudes (96.12%), yet Poor practice scores (65.05%). VigiMobile’s perceived usefulness (PU) and ease of use (PEOU) were also favorably high. For the predictors of intention to use (ITU), only PEOU and attitude emerged as significant predictors. Likewise, attitude had the most notable influence on these perceptions, followed by knowledge, while practice showed no significant influence. Qualitative results identified behavioral friction and perceived redundancy as key barriers, while user experience and technical functionality served as primary drivers for VigiMobile adoption. Participants suggested changes to the Philippine ADR reporting procedure, such as increased public education, process simplification and the integration of regulatory mandates. The study concludes that high levels of knowledge and attitudes, and positive perceptions, do not effectively translate into actual technology utilization because adoption is restricted by routinization and institutionalization. It is recommended that the FDA prioritize regulatory mandates and institutionalization; pharmacists’ organizatio |
| Degree Course | Master of Technology Management |
| Language | English |
| Keyword | Pharmacovigilance (PV); VigiMobile; Technology Acceptance Model (TAM); Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices (KAP) Model; Adverse Drug Reaction (ADR) Reporting |
| Material Type | Thesis/Dissertation |
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