Evaluation of pharmacovigilance systems for reporting medication errors in Africa and the role of patients using a mixed-methods approach.

George Tsey SabblahSeth Kwaku SeanekeMawuli KushitorFlorence van HunselKatja TaxisMahama DuwiejuaEugène van Puijenbroek

Published in: PloS one (2022)

MEs are rarely reported through pharmacovigilance systems in African countries with limited patient involvement. The systems are influenced by multifactorial issues some of which are not directly related to healthcare.

Keyphrases

adverse drug
healthcare
end stage renal disease
ejection fraction
newly diagnosed
drug induced
emergency department
randomized controlled trial
patient safety
patient reported outcomes
social media
health information