Key result
A review of 62 articles found that 50% to 80% of older patients have inadequate knowledge about the basic aspects of warfarin therapy.
Why the study?
What is the state of knowledge and education regarding warfarin therapy among older patients?
Population
Older patients (aged 65 years or older) receiving warfarin therapy (62 articles reviewed)
Design
Systematic_review
Authors
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Clinicians should enhance targeted warfarin education for older patients; confirms knowledge gaps and supports trials of improved counseling strategies.
What is the state of knowledge and education regarding warfarin therapy among older patients?
A large proportion of older patients on warfarin have inadequate knowledge about their therapy, highlighting the need for improved, targeted educational strategies to optimize anticoagulation control.
Nasser et al. (2011) conducted a review in Warfarin therapy. Warfarin education and knowledge was evaluated on Inadequate knowledge about basic aspects of warfarin therapy. A review of 62 articles found that 50% to 80% of older patients have inadequate knowledge about the basic aspects of warfarin therapy.
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