Reporting of Adverse Drug Reactions by Dentists and Dental Patients in Albania.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Procedures on reporting adverse drug reactions (ADRs) in Albania are not yet standardised with the European Union despite continuous legislative changes. The aim of this study was to assess for the first time in Albania the reporting of ADRs by dentists and dental patients and to evaluate the frequency and timing of ADRs.

Methods

We conducted a questionnaire-based survey for dentists and dental patients in Albania on their knowledge on ADR signalling. Dentists and their patients were randomly reached in private dental clinics. Ninety-five dentists and 640 dental patients from 5 different cities in Albania agreed to participate in the study. Only dentists who were actively working on their dental clinics and who volunteered to participate in the study were consider

SUBMITTER: Hoxha M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10988243 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature