Key result
Implementation of anticoagulant prescribing guidelines significantly increased the proportion of appropriately prescribed anticoagulants from 59.8% to 86.9% (p < 0.001).
Why the study?
Does the implementation of anticoagulant prescribing guidelines improve the appropriateness of prescribing, clinical outcomes, and costs in inpatients?
Observational
Yes
Does the implementation of anticoagulant prescribing guidelines improve the appropriateness of prescribing, clinical outcomes, and costs in inpatients?
Absolute Event Rate: 86.9% vs 59.8%
p-value: p=< 0.001
Implementation of anticoagulant prescribing guidelines in community hospitals significantly improves the appropriateness of prescribing and may reduce bleeding events and costs.
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Supports guideline implementation in community hospitals; leaves open effects on bleeding events and costs.
Schumock et al. (2004) conducted an observational in Inpatient anticoagulation. Anticoagulant prescribing guidelines vs. Before guideline implementation was evaluated on Appropriateness of prescribing (p=< 0.001). Implementation of anticoagulant prescribing guidelines significantly increased the proportion of appropriately prescribed anticoagulants from 59.8% to 86.9% (p < 0.001).
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