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[Improvement of knowledge of patients treated with an oral anticoagulant after a pharmaceutical interview at the hospital]. ANNALES PHARMACEUTIQUES FRANÇAISES 2021; 80:467-477. [PMID: 34481785 DOI: 10.1016/j.pharma.2021.08.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/17/2020] [Revised: 08/20/2021] [Accepted: 08/27/2021] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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OBJECTIVES Patients treated with oral anticoagulants need an adapted education in order to optimize the management of these treatments. The objective was to assess the knowledge of patients before and after a pharmaceutical interview carried out by pharmacy students on digital tablets at the hospital. METHODS A prospective study took place in the cardiology department, with a first phase from December 2016 to June 2018. Patient's knowledge were assessed during a pharmaceutical interview; additional informations were done for unacquired concepts. The second phase took place in October 2018, and patient's knowledge were assessed during a phone call for patients who had at least given one wrong answer on the four selected questions. RESULTS Sixty-eight and twenty-two patients were included respectively for phases 1 and 2 (mean age=70±3.4; treatments number=8.2±0.9). 36 patients were treated by Vitamin K antagonists and 32 by direct oral anticoagulants. 57% of patients with oral anticoagulants gave a good answer for principles of the treatment and the surveillance during phase 1, and 33% for signs of overdose. A significant improvement for the 22 patients with poor knowledge was observed in phase 2 (1.73 vs. 2.5; P=0.006). CONCLUSIONS The playful interview improves the patient's knowledge over time. Developing the relationship between the hospital and community pharmacists would allow us to optimize the patient follow-up.
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Mongaret C, Lepage C, Aubert L, Lestrille A, Slimano F. [Outcomes after a 2-year pharmaceutical care program for patients taking vitamin K antagonist therapy? Community pharmacist's perception]. ANNALES PHARMACEUTIQUES FRANÇAISES 2018; 76:114-121. [PMID: 29395013 DOI: 10.1016/j.pharma.2017.11.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/21/2017] [Revised: 11/17/2017] [Accepted: 11/17/2017] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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OBJECTIVES Since 2013 French community pharmacist are involved in pharmaceutical care program (PCP) for patients treated with vitamin K antagonist (VKA). While PCPs are now extending to other patient populations, we aimed to evaluate pharmacists' perception after 2-years implementation and leading of PCP. METHODS A prospective investigational survey from 1st August to 31st December, 2015 from 400 community pharmacies in Champagne-Ardenne Region. Survey focuses on 3 points: first about implementation and leading of PCP; secondly about patient's population description; finally on the global perception by CP about new tasks. RESULTS Among n=47, 72% of pharmacists performed VKA PCP. Almost all received appropriate training (96%). Remuneration appears to be insufficient given the time spent for 73%. Ninety-five percent met patient's refusal mainly because of interest lacking or time lacking (54% and 22%, respectively). Pharmacists reported 3 main lacks of knowledges of patients: drugs, which increase drug-drug interaction risk (28%), VKA overdose effects (27%) and VKA-food interactions (23%). Overall view of pharmacist for PCP appears to be positive (81%) in part because of improvement of pharmacist-patient relationship perception for 66%. CONCLUSIONS Community pharmacists' perception for PCP for patients treated by VKA is broadly positive. However, organizational or economic constraints can lead to a decreasing adherence by pharmacists to PCPs. A global issue about amount of compensation and communications campaigns to patients and others health professionals will be useful in order to reinforced PCP implementation and leading taxonomy.
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- C Mongaret
- UFR de pharmacie de Reims, EA4691 BIOS, université de Reims Champagne-Ardenne, 51, rue Cognacq-Jay, 51100 Reims, France; Pôle pharmacie-pharmacovigilance, centre hospitalier universitaire de Reims, avenue du Général-Koening, 51100 Reims, France.
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- UFR de pharmacie de Reims, université de Reims Champagne-Ardenne, 51, rue Cognacq-Jay, 51100 Reims, France
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- UFR de pharmacie de Reims, EA4691 BIOS, université de Reims Champagne-Ardenne, 51, rue Cognacq-Jay, 51100 Reims, France; Pôle pharmacie-pharmacovigilance, centre hospitalier universitaire de Reims, avenue du Général-Koening, 51100 Reims, France
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- Pharmacie Croix du sud, 13, avenue Léon-Blum, 51100 Reims, France
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- Pôle pharmacie-pharmacovigilance, centre hospitalier universitaire de Reims, avenue du Général-Koening, 51100 Reims, France; UFR de pharmacie de Reims, UMR CNRS/URCA n(o) 7369 MEDyC, université de Reims Champagne-Ardenne, 51, rue Cognacq-Jay, 51100 Reims, France
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Maikranz V, Siebenhofer A, Ulrich LR, Mergenthal K, Schulz-Rothe S, Kemperdick B, Rauck S, Pregartner G, Berghold A, Gerlach FM, Petersen JJ. Does a complex intervention increase patient knowledge about oral anticoagulation? - a cluster-randomised controlled trial. BMC FAMILY PRACTICE 2017; 18:15. [PMID: 28166725 PMCID: PMC5295216 DOI: 10.1186/s12875-017-0588-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/26/2016] [Accepted: 01/19/2017] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Background Oral anticoagulation therapy (OAT) is a challenge in general practice, especially for high-risk groups such as the elderly. Insufficient patient knowledge about safety-relevant aspects of OAT is considered to be one of the main reasons for complications. The research question addressed in this manuscript is whether a complex intervention that includes practice-based case management, self-management of OAT and additional patient and practice team education improves patient knowledge about anticoagulation therapy compared to a control group of patients receiving usual care (as a secondary objective of the Primary Care Management for Optimised Antithrombotic Treatment (PICANT) trial). Methods The cluster-randomised controlled PICANT trial was conducted in 52 general practices in Germany, between 2012 and 2015. Trial participants were patients with a long-term indication for oral anticoagulation. A questionnaire was used to assess knowledge at baseline, after 12, and after 24 months. The questionnaire consists of 13 items (with a range of 0 to 13 sum-score points) covering topics related to intervention. Differences in the development of patient knowledge between intervention and control groups compared to baseline were assessed for each follow-up by means of linear mixed-effects models. Results Seven hundred thirty-six patients were included at baseline, of whom 95.4% continued to participate after 12 months, and 89.3% after 24 months. The average age of patients was 73.5 years (SD 9.4), and they mainly suffered from atrial fibrillation (81.1%). Patients in the intervention and control groups had similar knowledge about oral anticoagulation at baseline (5.6 (SD 2.3) in both groups). After 12 months, the improvement in the level of knowledge (compared to baseline) was significantly larger in the intervention group than in the control group (0.78 (SD 2.5) vs. 0.04 (SD 2.3); p = 0.0009). After 24 months, the difference between both groups was still statistically significant (0.6 (SD 2.6) vs. -0.3 (SD 2.3); p = 0.0001). Conclusion Since this intervention was effective, it should be established in general practice as a means of improving patient knowledge about oral anticoagulation. Trial registration Current controlled trials ISRCTN41847489; Date of registration: 13/04/2012
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- Verena Maikranz
- Institute of General Practice, Goethe-University Frankfurt am Main, Frankfurt, Germany
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- Institute of General Practice, Goethe-University Frankfurt am Main, Frankfurt, Germany. .,Institute of General Practice and Evidence-based Health Services Research, Medical University Graz, Auenbruggerplatz 2/9, A-8036, Graz, Austria.
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- Institute of General Practice, Goethe-University Frankfurt am Main, Frankfurt, Germany
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- Institute of General Practice, Goethe-University Frankfurt am Main, Frankfurt, Germany
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- Institute of General Practice, Goethe-University Frankfurt am Main, Frankfurt, Germany
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- Institute of General Practice, Goethe-University Frankfurt am Main, Frankfurt, Germany
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- Institute of General Practice, Goethe-University Frankfurt am Main, Frankfurt, Germany
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- Institute for Medical Informatics, Statistics and Documentation, Medical University Graz, Graz, Austria
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- Institute for Medical Informatics, Statistics and Documentation, Medical University Graz, Graz, Austria
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- Institute of General Practice, Goethe-University Frankfurt am Main, Frankfurt, Germany
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- Institute of General Practice, Goethe-University Frankfurt am Main, Frankfurt, Germany
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Suivi des patients traités par AVK : intérêt d’un relais pharmaceutique entre l’hôpital et la ville. ANNALES PHARMACEUTIQUES FRANÇAISES 2017; 75:45-53. [DOI: 10.1016/j.pharma.2016.04.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/12/2015] [Revised: 04/25/2016] [Accepted: 04/26/2016] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Samadoulougou AK, Naibe DT, Mandi DG, Kabore E, Millogo GRC, Yameogo NV, Kologo JK, Tall AT, Toguyeni BJY, Zabsonre P. [Evaluation of the knowledge of patients about the management of treatment with anti-vitamin K drugs in the Service of Cardiology of Ouagadougou]. Ann Cardiol Angeiol (Paris) 2015; 64:263-267. [PMID: 26275496 DOI: 10.1016/j.ancard.2015.01.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/01/2014] [Accepted: 01/04/2015] [Indexed: 06/04/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Vitamin K antagonists (VKA), the most widely prescribed oral anticoagulant therapy, represent a major public health problem by the adverse events related to their use. The aim of this study was to clarify the level of knowledge that patients have about the management of their oral anticoagulant treatment. PATIENTS AND METHODS This was a descriptive cross-sectional study performed at Yalgado Ouedraogo university Hospital, over a period of three months starting from March 1st to May 31st 2012. A questionnaire was given to patients receiving VKA treatment for at least a month. RESULTS Seventy patients were enrolled in the study of which 30 men. The median age was 49±16 years. Heart disease and venous thromboembolic disease justifying the introduction of VKA treatment were found respectively in 58.6 and 41.4% of the cases. The name of the VKA and the exact reason for the treatment were known respectively in 91.4 and 61.7% of the case. More than half of patients (68.6%) knew that the VKA makes blood more fluid. Forty-six patients (65.7%) cited INR as biological monitoring of treatment but only 28 patients (40%) were aware of INR target values. The majority of patients did not know the risks in case of overdose (72.8%) and underdosing (71.4%). Self-medication by non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs was reported by 18 patients (25.7%). Cabbage (74.3%) and lettuce (62.9%) were the main foods reported to be consumed moderately. CONCLUSION The knowledge of patients on the management of VKA is fragmentary and remains insufficient to ensure the effectiveness of the treatment. The creation of a therapeutic education program is then necessary.
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- A K Samadoulougou
- Service de cardiologie, CHU Yalgado Ouédraogo, avenue du Capitaine-Thomas-Sankara, 03 BP, 702250 Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso; Unité de formation et de recherche en science de la santé, université de Ouagadougou, Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso
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- Service de cardiologie, CHU Yalgado Ouédraogo, avenue du Capitaine-Thomas-Sankara, 03 BP, 702250 Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso.
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- Service de cardiologie, CHU Yalgado Ouédraogo, avenue du Capitaine-Thomas-Sankara, 03 BP, 702250 Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso
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- Service de cardiologie, CHU Yalgado Ouédraogo, avenue du Capitaine-Thomas-Sankara, 03 BP, 702250 Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso
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- Service de cardiologie, CHU Yalgado Ouédraogo, avenue du Capitaine-Thomas-Sankara, 03 BP, 702250 Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso; Unité de formation et de recherche en science de la santé, université de Ouagadougou, Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso
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- Service de cardiologie, CHU Yalgado Ouédraogo, avenue du Capitaine-Thomas-Sankara, 03 BP, 702250 Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso; Unité de formation et de recherche en science de la santé, université de Ouagadougou, Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso
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- Service de cardiologie, CHU Yalgado Ouédraogo, avenue du Capitaine-Thomas-Sankara, 03 BP, 702250 Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso
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- Service de cardiologie, CHU Yalgado Ouédraogo, avenue du Capitaine-Thomas-Sankara, 03 BP, 702250 Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso
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- Service de cardiologie, CHU Yalgado Ouédraogo, avenue du Capitaine-Thomas-Sankara, 03 BP, 702250 Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso
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- Service de cardiologie, CHU Yalgado Ouédraogo, avenue du Capitaine-Thomas-Sankara, 03 BP, 702250 Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso; Unité de formation et de recherche en science de la santé, université de Ouagadougou, Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso
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Samadoulougou A, Temoua Naibe D, Mandi G, Yameogo RA, Kabore E, Millogo G, Yameogo NV, Kologo JK, Thiam Tall A, Toguyeni BJY, Zabsonre P. [Evaluation of the level of knowledge of patients on treatment with vitamin K antagonists in Ouagadougou cardiology department]. Pan Afr Med J 2014; 19:286. [PMID: 25870741 PMCID: PMC4391894 DOI: 10.11604/pamj.2014.19.286.5411] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/15/2014] [Accepted: 10/31/2014] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
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Introduction Les antivitamines K (AVK), traitement anticoagulant oral le plus largement prescrit, posent un réel problème de santé publique du fait de leur risque iatrogène. L'objectif de cette étude était de préciser le niveau de connaissance des patients sur la gestion de leur traitement par les AVK. Méthodes Il s'est agi d'une enquête transversale descriptive réalisée au CHU-Yalgado Ouédraogo, sur une période de 03 mois : du 1er mars au 31 mai 2012. Un questionnaire a été administré aux patients bénéficiant d'un traitement AVK depuis au moins un mois. Résultats Soixante-dix patients ont été inclus dans l'étude dont 30 hommes. L'âge moyen était de 49 ans ± 16 ans. Les cardiopathies et la maladie thromboembolique veineuse justifiant l'institution du traitement AVK étaient retrouvées respectivement dans 58,6% et 41,4% des cas. Le nom de l'AVK et la raison exacte du traitement étaient connus respectivement dans 91,4% et 67,1% des cas. Plus de la moitié des patients (68,6%) savaient que les AVK rendaient le sang plus fluide. Quarante-six patients (65,7%) citaient l'INR comme examen biologique de surveillance du traitement et seulement 28 patients (40%) connaissaient les valeurs cibles. La majorité des patients ne connaissait pas les risques encourus en cas de surdosage (72,8%) et de sous-dosage (71,4%). Une automédication par anti-inflammatoire non stéroïdien était signalée par 18 patients (25,7%). Les choux (74,3%) et la laitue (62,9%), aliments à consommer avec modération, étaient les plus cités. Conclusion Les connaissances des patients sur la gestion des AVK étaient fragmentaires et insuffisantes pour assurer la sécurité et l'efficacité du traitement. La création d'un programme d'éducation thérapeutique sur les AVK s'avère alors nécessaire.
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- André Samadoulougou
- Service de Cardiologie du CHU Yalgado Ouedraogo, Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso ; Unité de Formation et de Recherche en Science de la Santé, Université de Ouagadougou, Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso
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- Service de Cardiologie du CHU Yalgado Ouedraogo, Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso
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- Service de Cardiologie du CHU Yalgado Ouedraogo, Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso
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- Service de Cardiologie du CHU Yalgado Ouedraogo, Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso ; Unité de Formation et de Recherche en Science de la Santé, Université de Ouagadougou, Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso
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- Service de Cardiologie du CHU Yalgado Ouedraogo, Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso ; Unité de Formation et de Recherche en Science de la Santé, Université de Ouagadougou, Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso
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- Service de Cardiologie du CHU Yalgado Ouedraogo, Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso
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- Service de Cardiologie du CHU Yalgado Ouedraogo, Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso ; Unité de Formation et de Recherche en Science de la Santé, Université de Ouagadougou, Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso
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Joshua JK, Kakkar N. Lacunae in patient knowledge about oral anticoagulant treatment: results of a questionnaire survey. Indian J Hematol Blood Transfus 2014; 31:275-80. [PMID: 25825572 DOI: 10.1007/s12288-014-0415-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/25/2013] [Accepted: 05/29/2014] [Indexed: 10/25/2022] Open
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Oral anticoagulation therapy is affected by the drug used, intensity of anticoagulation, physician's experience, patient compliance, laboratory testing and patient education. Patient education is a key factor in optimal anticoagulation and safety in patients on oral anticoagulant therapy. This study was done to assess the knowledge of patients regarding oral anticoagulant therapy in the outpatient setting. This prospective study was done over 2 months in 101 patients on outpatient oral anticoagulant therapy. A 20-point questionnaire on various aspects of oral anticoagulation therapy was administered to assess their knowledge. The answers were graded on a scale of 0-1. Scores were then added up to quantify the knowledge status in each patient. Descriptive statistics and Student's t test was used to analyse the data. The mean knowledge score among patients was 9.4/18 (52.2 %). More than half (52.8 %) of the patients had a score of <9. More than half (54.4 %) of the patients had adequate knowledge-(>80 % score-5.5/7) about the critical (must know) questions regarding OAT. Patients with age ≥60 years had lower mean scores compared to those <60 years of age (p = 0.028). Illiteracy was also associated (p < 0.0001) with poor scores. There are significant lacunae in the knowledge about oral anticoagulation among patients on outpatient treatment. Older age and illiteracy were associated with poor knowledge among patients. More emphasis needs to be given to the vital aspect of patient education to make this therapy safer for patients.
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- Jisha K Joshua
- Department of Medicine, University of California, San Diego, CA USA
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- Department of Pathology, Christian Medical College and Hospital, Brown Road, Ludhiana, 141 008 Punjab India
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Mbaye A, Koukaba Ntontolo FL, Diomou AF, Bodian M, Ndiaye MB, Kane A, Yaméogo NV, Pessinaba S, Sarr SA, Dioum M, Thiam A, Hakim R, Diao M, Kane A. [Prevalence and factors related to therapeutic adherence among black African outpatients with stable coronary artery disease in a cardiology department of Dakar in Senegal]. Ann Cardiol Angeiol (Paris) 2013; 62:17-21. [PMID: 21872836 DOI: 10.1016/j.ancard.2011.07.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/02/2011] [Accepted: 07/24/2011] [Indexed: 05/31/2023]
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INTRODUCTION The management of coronary artery disease has made important progress. Adherence to therapeutic measures is a great challenge for improving the long-term prognosis. In this work, we evaluate factors related to therapeutic adherence in black African patients with stable coronary artery disease. METHODOLOGY We conducted a survey over three months (February-May 2008) in three cardiology departments in Dakar. We studied the regularity of drug intake, the adherence to the dietary advices and the appointments for consultation as well as the factors related to adherence. Good adherence was defined by a compliance rate greater or equal to 80% and a compliance rate less than 40% defined poor adherence. RESULTS We included 105 patients (61 men) with a mean age of 60.67±11.29 years. Good compliance was noted in 56.2% of cases for drug treatment, 42% for dietary advices and 65% for appointments for consultation. A history of acute coronary events (P=0.04), a good knowledge of the disease (P=0.03) and a healthcare (P=0.02) were the factors related to a good adherence to drug treatment, whereas ischemic cardiomyopathy was a factor for poor adherence (P=0.002). Knowledge of coronary disease was the only factor correlated with good adherence to lifestyle (P=0.014). CONCLUSION Therapeutic adherence remains unsatisfactory in Black African patients with stable coronary artery disease, hence the importance of patient education to reach a good adherence for therapeutic, because better adherence improves long-term prognosis of coronary artery disease.
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- A Mbaye
- Service de cardiologie, faculté de médecine, pharmacie et odontologie, université Cheikh Anta DIOP de Dakar, hôpital général de Grand Yoff de Dakar, BP 3270 Dakar, Sénégal.
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Janoly-Duménil A, Bourne C, Loiseau K, Luauté J, Sancho PO, Ciancia S, Caillet F, Boisson D, Rioufol C, Plauchu M, Rode G, Jacquin-Courtois S. Oral anticoagulant treatment – Evaluating the knowledge of patients admitted in physical medicine and rehabilitation units. Ann Phys Rehabil Med 2011; 54:172-80. [DOI: 10.1016/j.rehab.2011.02.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/23/2010] [Revised: 02/24/2011] [Accepted: 02/25/2011] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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Garcia DA, Witt DM, Hylek E, Wittkowsky AK, Nutescu EA, Jacobson A, Moll S, Merli GJ, Crowther M, Earl L, Becker RC, Oertel L, Jaffer A, Ansell JE. Delivery of Optimized Anticoagulant Therapy: Consensus Statement from the Anticoagulation Forum. Ann Pharmacother 2008; 42:979-88. [PMID: 18559954 DOI: 10.1345/aph.1l098] [Citation(s) in RCA: 80] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022] Open
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Objective: To provide recommendations, policies, and procedures pertaining to the provision of optimized anticoagulation therapy designed to achieve desired clinical endpoints while minimizing the risk of anticoagulant-related adverse outcomes (principally bleeding and thrombosis). Study Selection and Data Extraction: Due to this document's scope, the medical literature was searched using a variety of strategies. When possible, recommendations are supported by available evidence; however, because this paper deals with processes and systems of care, high-quality evidence (eg, controlled trials) is unavailable. In these cases, recommendations represent the consensus opinion of all authors who constitute the Board of Directors of The Anticoagulation Forum, an organization dedicated to optimizing anticoagulation care. The Board is composed of physicians, pharmacists, and nurses with demonstrated expertise and significant collective experience in the management of patients receiving anticoagulation therapy. Data Synthesis: Recommendations for delivering optimized anticoagulation therapy were developed collaboratively by the authors and are summarized in 9 key areas: (I) Qualifications of Personnel, (II) Supervision, (III) Care Management and Coordination, (IV) Documentation. (V) Patient Education, (VI) Patient Selection and Assessment, (VII) Laboratory Monitoring, (VIII) Initiation and Stabilization of Warfarin Therapy, and (IX) Maintenance of Therapy. Recommendations are intended to inform the development of care systems containing elements with demonstrated benefit in improvement of anticoagulation therapy outcomes. Recommendations for delivering optimized anticoagulation therapy are intended to apply to all clinicians involved in the care of outpatients receiving anticoagulation therapy, regardless of the structure and setting in which that care is delivered. Conclusions: Anticoagulation therapy, although potentially life-saving, has inherent risks. Whether a patient is managed in a solo practice or a specialized anticoagulation management service, a systematic approach to the key elements outlined herein will reduce the likelihood of adverse events. The need for continued research to validate optimal practices for managing anticoagulation therapy is acknowledged.
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- David A Garcia
- University of New Mexico School of Medicine; Medical Director, Anticoagulation Clinic, University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM
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- School of Pharmacy, University of Colorado; Manager, Clinical Pharmacy Services, Kaiser Permanente Colorado, Denver, CO
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- School of Medicine, Boston University; Director, Anticoagulation Clinic, Boston Medical Center, Boston, MA
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- Clinical Professor, School of Pharmacy, University of Washington; Director, Anticoagulation Services, University of Washington Medical Center, Seattle, WA
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- Clinical Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice; Director, Antithrombosis Center, College of Pharmacy & Medical Center, The University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, IL
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- Anticoagulation Services; Associate Chief of Staff for Research, Loma Linda Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Loma Linda, CA
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- School of Medicine, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC
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- Medicine, Jefferson Medical College, Thomas Jefferson University; Senior Vice President and Chief Medical Officer, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA
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- Academic Division Director, Hematology and Thromboembolism, McMaster University; Director of Laboratory Hematology, Hamilton Regional Laboratory Medicine Program; Head of Service, Hematology, St. Joseph's Healthcare, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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- Practicing Nurse, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque
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- Medicine, School of Medicine, Duke University; Director, Duke Cardiovascular Thrombosis Center, Duke Clinical Research Institute, Durham, NC
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- Clinical Nurse Specialist, Anticoagulation Management Services, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA
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- Division Chief of Hospital Medicine, University of Miami, Miami, FL
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- Department of Medicine, Lenox Hill Hospital, New York, NY
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Labrosse H, Vantard N, Garcia K, Leboucher G, Charpiat B. Consultation de pharmacie et niveau de connaissance des patients hospitalisés traits par des médicaments anti-vitamine K. ANNALES PHARMACEUTIQUES FRANÇAISES 2006; 64:344-9. [PMID: 17095954 DOI: 10.1016/s0003-4509(06)75327-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
Abstract
The report published by the French Agency for the Medical Safety of Health Products in 2001 estimated the number of hospital admissions in France for hemorrhagic accidents caused by oral anticoagulants (OA) to be 17,000. For this reason, we have set up pharmaceutical counselling for hospitalized patients treated with OA. The object of this article is to describe this therapeutic education program and to present the level of knowledge that patients have of their OA treatment. Among 68 patients treated prior to their admission, 87% knew the name of the OA, 86% the role of this treatment, 80% the dosing schedule, 57% what to do if a dose had been forgotten, 34% the signs of overdose, 48% the signs of and risks associated with not following the treatment schedule, 94% the advantage of biological follow-up and 68% the principal combinations of drugs that should be avoided. Among 118 patients whose treatment was begun during hospitalization, the level of knowledge for each item were respectively: 41%, 61%, 38%, 37%, 19%, 23%, 34% and 24% at the time of counselling. Newly treated patients acquired their knowledge from contact with nurses. The least known items were the symptoms and risks associated with overdosing or underdosing. This knowledge is therefore fragmentary and does not guarantee the patients' safety, which justifies the proposition of this type of counselling to such hospitalized patients.
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Affiliation(s)
- H Labrosse
- Service Pharmaceutique, Hôpital de la Croix Rousse, 103, grande rue de la Croix Rousse, F 69317 Lyon Cedex 04
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