Anticoagulation knowledge in patients with atrial fibrillation: An Australian survey

ConclusionThe study identified knowledge gaps in patients taking OACs, and these deficiencies appeared to be greater in participants taking DOACs. Knowledge assessment should be integrated into patient counselling sessions to help identify and resolve knowledge deficits.

Source: International Journal of Clinical Practice - January 1, 2018 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Kehinde O. Obamiro, Leanne Chalmers, Kenneth Lee, Bonnie J. Bereznicki, Luke R. E. Bereznicki Tags: ORIGINAL PAPER Source Type: research