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Elaine Harris
Elaine Harris
Ireland
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Research Article
The Use of Social Media in ADR Monitoring and Reporting
Author(s): Ishak Omar and Elaine HarrisIshak Omar and Elaine Harris
Background: The benefits of using social media for Adverse Drug Reaction (ADR) reporting are slowly becoming recognised, not just amongst regulatory authorities but also the pharmaceutical industry stakeholders and Healthcare Professionals (HCPs). If utilized correctly, ADR reporting and monitoring via social media could potentially prove to be an efficient and expeditious means of post-market safety surveillance and overcome limitations of traditional ADR reporting systems such as under-reporting. Objectives: The purpose of the study was to determine the attitude and behaviour of the pharmaceutical industry, HCPs and the general public towards the concept of using social media as a tool for ADR reporting and monitoring. Methods: A cross-sectional study was carried out on 17 pharmaceutical companies, 46 HCPs, and 100 members of the general public. Surveys were distributed, comprising .. View More»
DOI: 10.4172/2329-6887.1000223