Journal of Pharmacovigilance

Simon PC

Publications

• Research Article
  Hospital Doctors’ Views and Concerns about Pharmacovigilance
  Author(s): Vallano A, Castañeda PF, Quijada Manuitt MA, Simon PC, Pedrós C, Quintana B, Esterlich E and Arnau JMVallano A, Castañeda PF, Quijada Manuitt MA, Simon PC, Pedrós C, Quintana B, Esterlich E and Arnau JM
  
  Purpose: The aim of the study was to evaluate the opinions and concerns of hospital doctors about adverse drug reactions (ADRs) and pharmacovigilance. Methods: A qualitative study was undertaken using focus groups in sessions on pharmacovigilance activities conducted in thirteen clinical services of a tertiary university hospital. A total of 296 physicians participated in these sessions by giving their opinions or expressing their doubts about ADR and pharmacovigilance activities which were recorded by different observers and subsequently analysed. Results: Doctors remarked on: a) the importance, concern, frequency and specific types of ADRs that were observed in clinical practice; b) problems of clinical decision making related to the suspected ADRs; c) methods for improving detection and reporting ADRs; d) monitoring of specific ADRs or ADRs caused by specific drugs; e) and measures .. View More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2329-6887.1000160

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