Warfarin anticoagulation: a survey of patients' knowledge of their treatment.
Ir J Med Sci
; 180(4): 819-22, 2011 Dec.
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ABSTRACT
INTRODUCTION:
Warfarin is used for the treatment of thromboembolic disease. It requires careful and sustained monitoring due to its narrow therapeutic index and potentially life-threatening complications. Patient education and knowledge is, therefore, vital.AIMS:
To assess, in a specialised anticoagulation clinic, the extent of patients' knowledge of their warfarin treatment.METHODS:
Ethical approval was obtained. All patients, aged over 18 years, attending our anticoagulation clinic during our study period were asked to participate.RESULTS:
We enrolled 181 patients, 47.9% of respondents were unaware of any potential drug interactions, 57.7% of patients were unaware of any potential side effects, 20% of patients had experienced side effects, 10.9% of patients had been hospitalised due to side effects, 58% of which were due to Haemorrhage and 79% of patients kept a personal record of their INR.CONCLUSIONS:
Patients' understanding of warfarin treatment was poor, despite their high level of compliance.
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MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Varfarina
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Conhecimentos, Atitudes e Prática em Saúde
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Anticoagulantes
Tipo de estudo:
Qualitative_research
Aspecto:
Ethics
Limite:
Aged
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Aged80
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Ir J Med Sci
Ano de publicação:
2011
Tipo de documento:
Article