title: Educating nurses about veno-thrombolytic events (VTE).
abstract: This study determined the effect of a computer-based educational program in preparing nurses to complete an assessment for veno-thrombotic risk on all patients admitted to a community hospital. The educational program included information on appropriate prophylaxis for patients at risk for veno-thrombolytic events (VTEs). Nurses were encouraged to work with physicians and pharmacists to obtain the appropriate VTE prophylaxis for all patients based on risk. Findings showed that one class may not be sufficient for long-term understanding of VTE risk and prophylaxis.
authors: Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing, Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, FL 33431, USA.
authors: Cynthia A
authors: CA
authors: Blum
authors: Ruth G
authors: RG
authors: McCaffrey
authors: Mary
authors: M
authors: Bishop
authors: Rajanee
authors: R
authors: Singh
authors: Anne
authors: A
authors: Swan
authors: Ruth
authors: R
authors: Neese
authors: Sherry
authors: S
authors: Piasecki
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D003194:Computer-Assisted Instruction; D005260:Female; D005431:Florida; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009730:Nursing Assessment / Q000379:methods*; D009740:Nursing Staff / Q000193:education*; D010043:Outcome and Process Assessment, Health Care / Q000592:standards; D018570:Risk Assessment / Q000379:methods*; D012307:Risk Factors; D054556:Venous Thromboembolism / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy