Key result
Older persons with atrial fibrillation on oral anticoagulants demonstrated low knowledge levels (53%) and predominantly utilized problem-oriented coping strategies (32.62%).
Why the study?
Do knowledge levels and coping strategies differ according to coagulation levels in older persons with atrial fibrillation on oral anticoagulant therapy?
Cross-Sectional (n=100)
Do knowledge levels and coping strategies differ according to coagulation levels in older persons with atrial fibrillation on oral anticoagulant therapy?
Older patients with atrial fibrillation on oral anticoagulants have low knowledge levels about their therapy and predominantly use problem-oriented coping strategies, highlighting a need for improved patient education.
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May support targeted education in older AF patients on OACs; leaves open whether coping strategies influence outcomes.
St‐Louis et al. (2003) conducted a cross-sectional in atrial fibrillation (n=100). Oral anticoagulant therapy was evaluated on Knowledge level, coping strategies, and level of anticoagulant effectiveness. Older persons with atrial fibrillation on oral anticoagulants demonstrated low knowledge levels (53%) and predominantly utilized problem-oriented coping strategies (32.62%).
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