title: VTE Prevention: Development of an Institutional Protocol and the Nurse's Role.
abstract: Venous thromboembolism (VTE), including the combined diseases of deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism, is a significant health problem that affects mortality, morbidity, and resource expenditure. Multiple guidelines have been formulated to address this condition, but broad implementation in health care is lacking. Nurses have a pivotal role in VTE prevention through increased knowledge, patient advocacy, and implementation/development of institutional VTE protocols.
authors: Mari
authors: M
authors: Tietze
authors: Jalandria
authors: J
authors: Gurley
mesh_terms: D000925:Anticoagulants / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D019983:Guideline Adherence; D007722:Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; D006801:Humans; D024802:Nurse's Role; D009732:Nursing Care / Q000592:standards*; D017410:Practice Guidelines as Topic; D014481:United States; D054556:Venous Thromboembolism / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000451:nursing* / Q000517:prevention & control*
chemical_list: D000925:Anticoagulants