Discharge teaching about warfarin: patient retention of knowledge.
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.
Cook-Campbell
Jane
J
Winchester Home Care, Winchester, MA, USA. jcook@winhosp.org
Sefton
Mary
M
D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D000925:Anticoagulants / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D015400:Clinical Nursing Research; D019538:Health Care Surveys; D007722:Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; D006699:Home Care Services; D006801:Humans; D008404:Massachusetts; D008875:Middle Aged; D010043:Outcome and Process Assessment, Health Care; D010351:Patient Discharge / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D010353:Patient Education as Topic / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D012153:Retention, Psychology; D014859:Warfarin / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D055815:Young Adult
D000925:Anticoagulants; D014859:Warfarin