Self management of oral anticoagulation with the IN Ratio system: impact of a structured teaching program on patient??s knowledge of medical background and procedures

76 patients (mean age 57.4 years, 71% male) starting long-term oral anticoagulation, recruited from a department of cardiovascular surgery, an inpatient rehabilitation center, and an anticoagulation clinic.

Structured education program for two days for INR self-management (INRatio system).

Baseline knowledge prior to the start of the training program (T0).

Percentage of ≥75% of patients who could answer ≥50% of questions correctly at 6 weeks (T3).patient reported