Table 1.
Demographic characteristics of the patients. These include classification of patients according to age and sex and total number of admissions vs. patients with ADRs. Percentage of patients affected due to ADRs was calculated based on the total admissions in the concerned wards in the particular category, viz. children, adults and geriatrics
| Characteristics (stages) | Number of patients with ADR/Number of patients hospitalized | Number (%) (n = 121) ADR related admissions | ADRs occurring during hospital stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 43/792 (5.4%) | 20 (2.5%) | 23 (2.9%) |
| Female | 78/890 (8.8%) | 35 (3.9%) | 43 (4.8%) |
| Paediatric | 14/81 (17.3%) | 6 (7.4%) | 8 (9.9%) |
| Adult | 84/1342 (6.3%) | 40 (3%) | 44 (3.3%) |
| Geriatric | 23/159 (14.5%) | 11 (6.9%) | 12 (7.5%) |
| Total | 121/1682 (7.2%) | 57 (3.4%) | 64 (3.8%) |