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A descriptive telephone survey of post-hospitalization patients on warfarin therapy suggests that basic knowledge of food and medication interactions may reduce adverse bleeding or clotting events.
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A descriptive telephone survey highlights the importance of assessing post-hospitalization patients' knowledge of warfarin management to guide home health education and potentially reduce adverse events.
For patients who are post-hospitalization and on warfarin therapy, one key component is the proper management of warfarin therapy. This descriptive study was conducted using a telephone survey to determine what level of knowledge exists regarding management of warfarin among patients back at home. Analysis of data collection results provides recommendations for evidenced-based practices for the home health clinician, which may improve patient outcomes. Basic knowledge of food and medication interactions can make a significant impact on reduction of adverse events of bleeding or clot formation. An understanding of the therapeutic level of warfarin obtained from lab tests could be of greater value.
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Cook-Campbell et al. (2010) conducted a cross-sectional in Post-hospitalization on warfarin therapy. Knowledge regarding management of warfarin was evaluated on Level of knowledge regarding management of warfarin. A descriptive telephone survey of post-hospitalization patients on warfarin therapy suggests that basic knowledge of food and medication interactions may reduce adverse bleeding or clotting events.
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