Table 2 Association between classification of reaction type, severity and level of contraindication by health professional
Health profession | Correct classification of reaction type and severity, N (%) | Correct classification of reaction type and contraindication, N (%) | Correct classification of severity and contraindication, N (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Carbamazepine, Stevens–Johnson syndrome (severe, absolutely contraindicated) | ||||
Medical (n = 160) | 118 (73.8) | 122 (76.3) | 138 (86.3)*,** | |
Nurse (n = 50) | 15 (30.0) | 19 (38.0) | 18 (36.0) | |
Pharmacist (n = 96) | 77 (80.2) | 78 (81.3) | 90 (93.8)*,** | |
Medical student (n = 88) | 64 (72.7) | 63 (71.6) | 75 (85.2)*,** | |
Overall (n = 394) | 274 (69.5) | 282 (71.6) | 321 (81.5)*,** | |
ACE, angioedema (moderate, absolutely contraindicated) | ||||
Medical (n = 160) | 24 (15.0) | 32 (22.5) | 48 (30.0)*,** | |
Nurse (n = 50) | 7 (14.0) | 3 (6.0) | 16 (32.0)*,** | |
Pharmacist (n = 96) | 7 (7.3) | 19 (19.8)* | 22 (22.9)* | |
Medical student (n = 88) | 9 (10.2) | 2 (2.3)* | 13 (14.8)** | |
Overall (n = 394) | 47 (11.9) | 56 (14.2) | 99 (25.1)*,** | |
Morphine, hives (mild, use with caution) | ||||
Medical (n = 160) | 36 (22.5) | 21 (13.1)* | 31 (19.4)** | |
Nurse (n = 50) | 11 (22.0) | 10 (20.0) | 13 (26.0) | |
Pharmacist (n = 96) | 12 (13.5) | 11 (12.5) | 17 (17.7) | |
Medical student (n = 88) | 3 (3.4) | 3 (3.4) | 11 (12.5)*,** | |
Overall (n = 394) | 62 (15.7) | 45 (11.4) | 72 (18.3)** | |