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. 2014 Aug;48(4):739-47.
doi: 10.1590/s0080-623420140000400023.

[Causes for the underreporting of adverse drug events by health professionals: a systematic review]

[Article in Spanish]
Fabiana Rossi Varallo  1 , Synara de Oliveira Paim Guimarães  1 , Samir Antonio Rodrigues Abjaude  1 , Patricia de Carvalho Mastroianni  1
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[Causes for the underreporting of adverse drug events by health professionals: a systematic review]

[Article in Spanish]
Fabiana Rossi Varallo et al. Rev Esc Enferm USP. 2014 Aug.
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Abstract

Objective: Identifying the main causes for underreporting of Adverse Drug Reaction (ADR) by health professionals.

Method: A systematic review carried out in the following databases: LILACS, PAHO, SciELO, EMBASE and PubMed in the period between 1992 and 2012. Descriptors were used in the search for articles, and the identified causes of underreporting were analyzed according to the classification of Inman.

Results: In total, were identified 149 articles, among which 29 were selected. Most studies were carried out in hospitals (24/29) for physicians (22/29), and pharmacists (10/29). The main causes related to underreporting were ignorance (24/29), insecurity (24/29) and indifference (23/29).

Conclusion: The data show the eighth sin in underreporting, which is the lack of training in pharmacovigilance. Therefore, continuing education can increase adherence of professionals to the service and improve knowledge and communication of risks due to drug use.

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