Warfarin: Implementing Its Safe Use in Hospitalized Patients from Nursing Homes and Community Through a Performance Improvement Initiative

Dharmarajan, T. S.; Gupta, Ankur; Baig, Mahadi Ali; Norkus, Edward P.

doi:10.1016/j.jamda.2010.04.007

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“…In the same population, patients who had not received pharmacist counseling had higher readmission rates and ED visits due to anticoagulation problems within 3 months of discharge (12.12% vs. 1.85%, p = 0.0069) [ 19 ]. In the inpatient setting, patient education resulted in significantly reduced interacting medications, extreme INRs, and adverse events during warfarin therapy [ 20 ]. Wang et al highlighted patients’ concerns and deficits in knowledge regarding warfarin treatment, and also demonstrated their association with warfarin adherence and INR control.…”

Section: Anticoagulation Management Servicesmentioning

confidence: 99%

Patient Education on Oral Anticoagulation

Hawes

2018

Pharmacy

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Given the potential harm associated with anticoagulant use, patient education is often provided as a standard of care and emphasized across healthcare settings. Effective anticoagulation education involves face-to-face interaction with a trained professional who ensures that the patient understands the risks involved, the precautions that should be taken, and the need for regular monitoring. The teaching should be tailored to each patient, accompanied with written resources and utilize the teach-back method. It can be incorporated in a variety of pharmacy practice settings, including in ambulatory care clinics, hospitals, and community pharmacies.

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Section: Anticoagulation Management Servicesmentioning

confidence: 99%