title: Collaborative working to reduce VTE.
abstract: The thrombosis team at King's College Hospital used innovative methods to bring about a change in the trust's VTE prevention practice. The team took a structured approach with a focus on positive aspects of practice. The aim was to involve clinical staff by forming partnerships rather than using a dictatorial approach. The creation of a nurse and midwife link network and valuing the individuality of clinical areas were fundamental to successful change.
authors.affiliation: King's College Hospital Foundation Trust, London.
authors.forename: Emma
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Gee
authors.forename: Lynda
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Bonner
mesh_terms: D003299:Cooperative Behavior; D006801:Humans; D006113:United Kingdom; D054556:Venous Thromboembolism / Q000517:prevention & control*