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ArticleFrontiers in public health2025

Oropharyngeal adverse drug reactions: knowledge, attitudes, and practice (KAP) among Italian healthcare professionals and students.

Gaetano La Mantia, Giulia Marcon, Martina Coppini, Fortunato Buttacavoli, Vera Panzarella, Giuseppe Colella, Annalisa Capuano, Liberata Sportiello, Gaspare Parrinello, Ilaria Morreale and 8 more

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Gaetano La MantiaDepartment of Precision Medicine in Medical, Surgical and Critical Care (Me.Pre.C.C.), University of Palermo, Palermo, Italy.
Giulia MarconDepartment of Engineering, University of Palermo, Palermo, Italy.
Martina CoppiniDepartment of Precision Medicine in Medical, Surgical and Critical Care (Me.Pre.C.C.), University of Palermo, Palermo, Italy.
Fortunato ButtacavoliDepartment of Precision Medicine in Medical, Surgical and Critical Care (Me.Pre.C.C.), University of Palermo, Palermo, Italy.
Vera PanzarellaDepartment of Precision Medicine in Medical, Surgical and Critical Care (Me.Pre.C.C.), University of Palermo, Palermo, Italy.
Giuseppe ColellaMultidisciplinary Department of Medical, Surgical and Dental Specialties, University of Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli", Naples, Italy.
Annalisa CapuanoDepartment of Advanced Medical and Surgical Sciences, University of Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli", Naples, Italy.
Liberata SportielloDepartment of Experimental Medicine, Section of Pharmacology "L. Donatelli", University of Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli", Napoli, Italy.
Gaspare ParrinelloBiomedical Department of Internal and Specialty Medicine, (Di.Bi.M.I.S.), A.O.U.P "Paolo Giaccone", University of Palermo, Palermo, Italy.
Ilaria MorrealeClinical Pharmacology Unit, Department of Hospital General Services, University Hospital "Paolo Giaccone", Palermo, Italy.
Giacomo OteriDepartment of Biomedical and Dental Sciences and Morphofunctional Imaging, University of Messina, Messina, Italy.
Giuseppe BellaviaDepartment of Drug, ASP Agrigento, Agrigento, Italy.
Vittorio FuscoOncology Unit, Department of Medicine, Azienda Ospedaliera-Universitaria "SS Antonio E Biagio e Cesare Arrigo", Alessandria, Italy.
Rodolfo MauceriDepartment of Precision Medicine in Medical, Surgical and Critical Care (Me.Pre.C.C.), University of Palermo, Palermo, Italy.
Monica BazzanoDepartment of Precision Medicine in Medical, Surgical and Critical Care (Me.Pre.C.C.), University of Palermo, Palermo, Italy.
Giuseppe SeminaraDepartment of Precision Medicine in Medical, Surgical and Critical Care (Me.Pre.C.C.), University of Palermo, Palermo, Italy.
Olga Di FedeDepartment of Precision Medicine in Medical, Surgical and Critical Care (Me.Pre.C.C.), University of Palermo, Palermo, Italy.
Giuseppina CampisiDepartment of Biomedicine, Neuroscience and Advanced Diagnostic, University of Palermo, Palermo, Italy.

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Abstract

Introduction: Pharmacovigilance plays a vital role in ensuring drug safety and protecting public health. Oropharyngeal adverse drug reactions (O-ADRs) are found to be under-reported, especially by oral health professionals, limiting the identification and management of these events. Aims: This study aimed to evaluate the knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) of healthcare professionals and students regarding O-ADRs and to assess their specific expertise by a self-e-learning test. Materials and methods: A cross-sectional survey was conducted using a KAP questionnaire between April 2023 and April 2024, involving 943 participants, including physicians, dentists, dental hygienists, and students. Additionally, three sets of self-e-learning tests on O-ADRs were administered. The study employed descriptive statistics, Kruskal-Wallis tests, and logistic regression to analyze factors affecting KAP and reporting behaviors. Results: Significant gaps in KAP were identified. Only 26.5% of participants demonstrated frequent best practices for reporting O-ADRs, with dentists and dental hygienists showing lower reporting rates (13.8% and 9.3%, respectively) compared to physicians (18.8%). The results of logistic regression analyses showed that practical knowledge was significantly associated with work experience (OR = 2.15, Conclusions: This study highlights the need for targeted educational interventions to address gaps in O-ADR knowledge and practice. Tailored training, user-friendly digital tools, and a strong pharmacovigilance culture are crucial for improving reporting rates and ensuring patient safety.

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Drug-Related Side Effects and Adverse ReactionsHealth Knowledge, Attitudes, PracticeHealth PersonnelOropharynxAdultCross-Sectional StudiesFemaleHumansItalyMaleMiddle AgedPharmacovigilanceSurveys and QuestionnairesYoung Adultadverse drug reaction reportingand practices (KAP)attitudeshealthcare educationknowledgeoropharyngeal adverse drug reactions (O-ADRs)pharmacovigilance

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PMCPMC12021887

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