Research Article
Strategies to Stimulate Actions for Pharmacovigilance Decentralization
Author(s): Samir Antonio Rodrigues Abjaude, Nicole Rodrigues da Silva, Luciene Alves Moreira Marques and Ricardo Radighieri RascadoSamir Antonio Rodrigues Abjaude, Nicole Rodrigues da Silva, Luciene Alves Moreira Marques and Ricardo Radighieri Rascado
Introduction: Reporting in pharmacovigilance is an indicator for monitoring patient safety; the main limitation of this process is under-reporting.
Objectives: To formulate strategies to improve the attitudes and ability of health professionals and the general population, to disseminate knowledge, and to stimulate pharmacovigilance reporting of adverse drug events.
Method: Several strategies were implemented between 2009 and 2013 along with the creation of the Universidade Federal de Alfenas Pharmacovigilance Center (CEFAL).
Results: The following strategies were implemented: creation of a website, folders, and stickers; educational interventions; lectures; development of alerts and monthly bulletins; scientific research; use of social networking,.. View More»
DOI:
10.4172/2329-6887.1000165