title: Direct anticoagulants and nursing: an approach from patient's safety.
abstract: In recent years, a new line of treatment for the prevention of stroke in non-valvular atrial fibrillation, the so-called direct anticoagulants or new anticoagulants has appeared. The proper management and follow-up of these patients is essential to minimize their side effects and ensure patient safety. In this article, a description of these drugs is given, analyzing their characteristics, functioning and interactions together with the most habitual nursing interventions, as well as a reflection on the implications for the practice.
authors.affiliation: Servicio de Hematología y Hemoterapia, Hospital Universitario Virgen de la Victoria, Málaga, España; Departamento de Enfermería, Universidad de Málaga, Málaga, España.
authors.forename: Adolfo
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Romero Ruiz
authors.affiliation: Departamento de Enfermería, Universidad de Málaga, Málaga, España.
authors.forename: Adolfo
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Romero-Arana
authors.affiliation: Departamento de Enfermería, Universidad de Huelva , Huelva, España; Escola Superior de Saúde, Universidade Atlântica, Lisboa, Portugal. Electronic address: jgsalgad@gmail.com.
authors.forename: Juan
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Gómez-Salgado
mesh_terms: D000925:Anticoagulants / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D001281:Atrial Fibrillation / Q000150:complications; D006801:Humans; D061214:Patient Safety; D020521:Stroke / Q000209:etiology / Q000451:nursing* / Q000517:prevention & control*
chemical_list: D000925:Anticoagulants
keywords: Anticoagulantes; Anticoagulants; Enfermeras; Fibrilación auricular; Non valvular atrial fibrilation; Nurses; Patient safety; Seguridad clínica