Journal of Pharmacovigilance

Ramadan ME

Publications

• Research Article
  Physicians knowledge about pharmacovigilance in Iraq
  Author(s): Muhannad RMS, Arwa YA, Omer QBA, Ramadan ME and Jaafer M. Kurmanji Muhannad RMS, Arwa YA, Omer QBA, Ramadan ME and Jaafer M. Kurmanji
  
  Background: Pharmacovigilance plays an essential role in the reduction of adverse drugs reaction (ADRs), thus the evolution and growth of this science are critical for effective and safe clinical practice. Aim: This study will evaluate doctors’ attitudes, barriers and factors encouraging toward ADRs reporting. Methods: A cross-sectional prospective study has been conducted. It was a psychometric evaluation assessment using a previously modified questionnaire. Results: The majority of the surveyed doctors (78%) believed that reporting adverse drug reactions (ADRs) is part of their duty, and monitoring drug safety is also important (96%). The study findings revealed that about 68% of the doctors felt that they did not have sufficient clinical knowledg.. View More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2329-6887.1000214

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