Key result
A comprehensive approach to VTE management, including pharmacologic, surgical, and mechanical strategies, facilitates cost-effective care for older adults in long-term care facilities.
Systematic Review
Provides evidence-based recommendations for the comprehensive management of VTE in older adults residing in long-term care facilities.
Answers are grounded in this paper and cite their sources.
Supports implementing comprehensive VTE strategies in long-term care; extends evidence for cost-effective care in older adults.
PURPOSE: To provide information on current evidence-based clinical management of venous thromboembolism (VTE) for nurse practitioners working for older adults in long-term care facilities. METHODS AND DATA RESOURCES: A systematic review and summary using current clinical guidelines and reliable clinical research studies: American Medical Directors Association, American College of Chest Physicians, Medline, PubMed, Refworks, and CINAHL. CONCLUSIONS: The management of VTE focuses on a comprehensive approach including acute and long-term pharmacologic approach, surgical and mechanical approach, prophylaxis of recurrent VTE, maintaining INR, and monitoring lab values. IMPLICATIONS: Recommendations based on the most current clinical research studies and guidelines will facilitate a cost-effective management of venous thromboembolism for older adults in long-term care facilities.
No takes yet. Share an insight, caveat, or question.
Choi et al. (2012) conducted a systematic review in Venous thromboembolism. Comprehensive management of venous thromboembolism was evaluated. A comprehensive approach to VTE management, including pharmacologic, surgical, and mechanical strategies, facilitates cost-effective care for older adults in long-term care facilities.
Synapse has enriched 10 related papers. Consider them for comparative context: