Physicians' perspectives on adverse drug reactions in pediatric routine care: a survey.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Children and adolescents are at particular risk for adverse drug reactions (ADRs). We investigated physicians' perceptions on ADRs in pediatric routine care.

Methods

In this exploratory study from April to November 2020, we invited physicians treating pediatric patients across Germany to complete an online questionnaire consisting mainly of closed questions.

Results

Completion rate was 98% (127/129). Of all participants, 23% (29/127) stated they were not able to estimate how many of their pediatric patients experienced ADRs during drug therapy. The remaining physicians estimated that 7.5% (median; Q25/Q75 3%/20%) of their pediatric patients were affected by ADRs. Regarding counseling on ADRs, 61% (77/127) stated they do not ask regularly the extent to which

SUBMITTER: Neininger MP 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8761136 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature