Organisation of care for patients using direct oral anticoagulants

A. J. W. Gulpen*, J. K. van Dijk, N. L. Damen, H. ten Cate, S. Schalla, A. J. Ten Cate-Hoek

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Abstract

Direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) are recommended by several scientific societies as first-line therapy for the prevention of stroke and systemic embolism in patients with atrial fibrillation. However, there is uncertainty regarding the organisation of anticoagulation care, with various caregivers being involved. Patients and caregivers are often confronted by uncertainty about the coordination of treatment. With the functional resonance analysis method we visualised the process of anticoagulation care in daily practice in the Maastricht region. This resulted in recommendations on how to improve the organisation of anticoagulation care for DOAC patients.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)452-456
Number of pages5
JournalNetherlands Heart Journal
Volume28
Issue number9
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Sept 2020

Keywords

  • Direct oral anticoagulation
  • Atrial fibrillation
  • Functional resonance analysis method
  • Anticoagulation care
  • WARFARIN
  • RIVAROXABAN
  • GUIDELINES
  • DABIGATRAN
  • MANAGEMENT
  • APIXABAN
  • EDOXABAN

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