학술논문
A distance-learning programme in pharmacovigilance linked to educational credits is associated with improved reporting of suspected adverse drug reactions via the UK yellow card scheme
Document Type
Academic Journal
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Source
British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology. Aug 01, 2005 60(2):221-223
Subject
Language
English
ISSN
0306-5251
Abstract
AIMS: The effect of a distance-learning package linked to educational credits on the rate and quality of spontaneous adverse drug reaction (ADR) reporting by general practitioners (GPs) and pharmacists in Wales was investigated. METHODS: In April 2000, 477 GPs and 261 pharmacists enrolled in the 12 month programme. RESULTS: The number and quality of yellow card reports improved compared with those of a control region in England (Northern Region). CONCLUSIONS: We conclude that an educational initiative in drug safety linked to incentives may be associated with a significant but perhaps short-lived improvement in the rate and quality of ADR reporting.