Key result
An audit of 60 inpatient records found that while 88% had a recorded VTE risk assessment, 40% did not receive appropriate chemical thromboprophylaxis and none received written information.
Observational (n=60)
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This audit highlights significant inconsistencies in adherence to national VTE prevention guidelines in an acute hospital setting, particularly regarding patient education and appropriate chemical thromboprophylaxis.
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Suboptimal thromboprophylaxis despite assessments signals care gaps; this Level 5 audit leaves open effective interventions to boost adherence.
Woodward-Stammers et al. (2017) conducted an observational in Venous Thromboembolism (n=60). VTE prevention guidelines was evaluated on Recorded risk assessed for VTE and bleeding on admission. An audit of 60 inpatient records found that while 88% had a recorded VTE risk assessment, 40% did not receive appropriate chemical thromboprophylaxis and none received written information.
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