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ArticleWorld journal of pediatrics : WJP2022

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

Martina P Neininger, Sarah Jeschke, Lisa M Kiesel, Thilo Bertsche, Astrid Bertsche

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Martina P NeiningerClinical Pharmacy, Institute of Pharmacy, Medical Faculty, Leipzig University and Drug Safety Center, Leipzig University and University Hospital, Bruederstrasse 32, 04103, Leipzig, Germany. martina.neininger@uni-leipzig.de.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-5208-0888
Sarah JeschkeUniversity Hospital for Children and Adolescents, Neuropediatrics, Ernst-Heydemann-Str. 8, 18057, Rostock, Germany.
Lisa M KieselClinical Pharmacy, Institute of Pharmacy, Medical Faculty, Leipzig University and Drug Safety Center, Leipzig University and University Hospital, Bruederstrasse 32, 04103, Leipzig, Germany.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-0848-5490
Thilo BertscheClinical Pharmacy, Institute of Pharmacy, Medical Faculty, Leipzig University and Drug Safety Center, Leipzig University and University Hospital, Bruederstrasse 32, 04103, Leipzig, Germany.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-4930-6655
Astrid BertscheUniversity Hospital for Children and Adolescents, Neuropediatrics, Ernst-Heydemann-Str. 8, 18057, Rostock, Germany.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-2832-0156

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Abstract

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

methodsIn 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.

resultsCompletion 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 parents want to be informed. In total, 26% (33/127) stated they avoid counseling on ADRs concerning commonly used approved therapies, whereas only 4% (5/127) did so concerning off-label use (P < 0.001). Altogether, 16% (20/127) stated they rather prescribe new medicines as they hope for better effectiveness; 72% (91/127) said they are cautious about doing so owing to yet unknown ADRs. Of all respondents, 46% (58/127) stated they do not report ADRs to the authorities. Concerning the black triangle symbol, a European pharmacovigilance measure, 11% (14/127) stated they knew it and 6% (7/127) stated they reported any suspected ADR for drugs with that symbol.

conclusionsPhysicians' perspectives on ADRs were ambivalent: ADRs influenced their parent counseling and drug prescribing; yet, they struggled to estimate the impact of ADRs on their patients and were not aware of specific pharmacovigilance measures.

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Drug-Related Side Effects and Adverse ReactionsPhysiciansAdolescentAdverse Drug Reaction Reporting SystemsChildHumansPharmacovigilanceSurveys and QuestionnairesAdverse drug reactionsPediatricsPhysiciansRoutine careSpontaneous reporting

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