Improving Adherence to VTE Prophylaxis
Author Information
Author(s): Jaffar A. Al-Tawfiq, Saadeh Bassam M.
Primary Institution: Saudi Aramco Medical Services Organization
Hypothesis
The study aimed to evaluate the impact of a quality improvement project on adherence to VTE prophylaxis guidelines and the incidence of hospital-acquired VTEs.
Conclusion
The use of multiple interventions increased the compliance rate for VTE prophylaxis.
Supporting Evidence
- 91% of patients received the recommended VTE prophylaxis during the study.
- The compliance rate increased from 63% to 100% after the intervention.
- There were 11 months with no single DVT after the interventions.
Takeaway
Doctors can help prevent blood clots in patients by following specific guidelines, and using reminders and education can make them do it better.
Methodology
The study involved assessing VTE risk, educating physicians, and monitoring compliance with VTE prophylaxis guidelines over a period of time.
Limitations
The study did not show a significant difference in the rates of DVT and anticoagulant-related adverse events between the two time intervals.
Participant Demographics
General internal medicine patients at Saudi Aramco Medical Services Organization.
Statistical Information
P-Value
0.002
Confidence Interval
95% CI: 0.10–1.53
Statistical Significance
p=0.002
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