Key result
Survey identifies unclear indications and bleeding concerns as DVT prophylaxis barriers, recommending preprinted orders.
Why the study?
Deep vein thrombosis prophylaxis remains underused in hospitalized medical patients despite strong recommendations for at-risk patients to receive it, creating a gap between knowledge and practice.
Population
1553 internists, nurses, pharmacists, and physiotherapists in Ontario, Canada
Comparison
Perceptions about importance, barriers, and interventions for DVT prophylaxis
Design
Cross-sectional survey study
Authors
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Persistent barriers may drive DVT prophylaxis underuse; leaves open efficacy of preprinted orders in prospective evaluations.
Cross-Sectional (n=1,553)
Front-line healthcare providers often underrecognize the underutilization of DVT prophylaxis, suggesting that preprinted orders and targeted education may help bridge the gap between knowledge and practice.
Lloyd et al. (2011) conducted a cross-sectional in Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) prophylaxis (n=1,553). Survey on DVT prophylaxis barriers and solutions was evaluated on Perceptions about the importance of DVT prophylaxis, barriers to guideline implementation, and interventions to optimize prophylaxis. A survey of healthcare professionals identified lack of clear indications and bleeding concerns as key barriers to DVT prophylaxis, with preprinted orders viewed as the most feasible solution.
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