1. Drug allergy management in Egypt, Sri Lanka and the Caribbean: A qualitative study.
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Alqahtani, Abdulaziz H., Jagpal, Parbir, Kudagammana, Thushara, Vedanthan, Pudupakkam K., Krishnamurthy, Kandamaran, Hariharan, Seetharaman, El Shabrawy Mohamed Ali, Reham Mohamed, Maharaj, Sandeep B., Marriott, John F., and Krishna, Mamidipudi Thirumala
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DRUG allergy ,DRUG side effects ,MEDICAL personnel ,HIGH-income countries ,QUALITATIVE research - Abstract
A qualitative study conducted in Egypt, Sri Lanka, Barbados, and Trinidad and Tobago found that these countries lack equitable drug allergy management pathways. The study suggests that computerized decision support systems, along with basic training and education, could improve accurate labeling and de-labeling of drug allergies. The participants expressed concerns about the lack of standardized policies and guidelines for managing drug allergies, as well as a lack of clarity among healthcare professionals regarding the distinction between drug allergies and other adverse drug reactions. The study also highlights the need for more allergy specialists and resources in these countries. [Extracted from the article]
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- 2024
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