Factors associated with underreporting of adverse drug reactions by patients: a systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Spontaneous reporting is the most used method to monitor post-marketing safety information. Although patient involvement in spontaneous reporting has increased overtime, little is known about factors associated with patients' adverse drug reaction (ADR) reporting.

Aim

To identify and assess the sociodemographic characteristics, attitudes and knowledge that influence spontaneous reporting and the reasons associated with ADR underreporting by patients.

Method

A systematic review was conducted according to PRISMA guidelines. A search on the MEDLINE and EMBASE scientific databases was performed to retrieve studies published between 1 January 2006 and 1 November 2022. Studies were included if they addressed knowledge and attitudes associated with ADR underreport

SUBMITTER: Costa C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10682061 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature