Key result
Patients taking warfarin reported minimal involvement in the initial decision and modest knowledge of the therapy, but maintained high satisfaction with their management and minimal impact on daily life.
Why the study?
What are the experiences and perspectives of older patients taking warfarin regarding decision-making, knowledge, impact, and satisfaction?
Population
21 older patients who had been taking warfarin for a minimum of six months, mean age 74 years, from a family…
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Patients accept warfarin despite minimal involvement and knowledge yet report high satisfaction; leaves open whether incorporating preferences enhances adherence or outcomes in AF.
What are the experiences and perspectives of older patients taking warfarin regarding decision-making, knowledge, impact, and satisfaction?
Older patients taking warfarin report high satisfaction and minimal perceived impact on daily life despite having minimal involvement in the initial decision and superficial knowledge of the therapy's risks and benefits.
Dantas et al. (2004) studied Patients requiring anticoagulation (Atrial fibrillation / Venous thrombosis) (n=21). Warfarin therapy was evaluated on Patient perspectives on decision-making, knowledge/education, impact, and satisfaction. Patients taking warfarin reported minimal involvement in the initial decision and modest knowledge of the therapy, but maintained high satisfaction with their management and minimal impact on daily life.
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