Cent Eur J Nurs Midw 2012, 3(2):398-403
Adherence to therapy by patients treated with Warfarin
- Hospital Frýdek Místek
Aim: Exploratory investigation ascertained capabilities of cooperation of patients when treated with warfarin and adherence to treatment regimen during long term anticoagulant therapy by warfarin. Specifically was mapped and assessed the level of education by nurse, foreknowledge and adherence to treatment in patients treated with warfarin.
Methods: The exploratory set consisted of 108 patients, who were registered in ambulant treatment of internal and cardiac ambulance at internal department of Hospital in Frydek-Mistek. Exploratory investigation took place in December 2010 and January 2011. For data collection was used method of questionnaire survey.
Results: The results of questionnaire survey show, that absolute majority of patients treated with warfarin is actively participating in the treatment process. The patients receive from the health care providers education about the treatment, nurses are participating in education in 75%. Majority of respondents have regular check ups and knows by heart the dose of the drug. A quarter of patients is not able to state bleeding as the main risk of treatment. The vast majority of respondents are aware of the fact, that the treatment effect may be influenced by the composition of the diet, less than half of the respondents know the warfarin interactions with other medication or supplements. Patients have in mind that every doctor should be informed about this treatment, only half of the respondents, however, informs as well the pharmacist.
Conclusion: Adherence to treatment by the patient is the foundation of a successful and safe warfarin therapy. The goal of all health professionals should be to aim for quality and effective communication with patients, effort to achieve the highest level of cooperation, willingness and ability of patients to follow medical instructions. This greatly increases the effectiveness of treatment and eliminates the risk of potential complications of treatment.
Keywords: warfarin, patient, general nurse, cooperation, adherence, therapy, education, complications
Published: September 30, 2012 Show citation
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