Organisation of care for patients using direct oral anticoagulants

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...

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Published in:Netherlands heart journal 2020-09, Vol.28 (9), p.452-456
Main Authors: Gulpen, A. J. W., van Dijk, J. K., Damen, N. L., ten Cate, H., Schalla, S., ten Cate-Hoek, A. J.
Format: Article
Language:English
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Anticoagulants
Cardiology
Collaboration
Drug stores
Hospitals
Medical Education
Medicine
Medicine & Public Health
Patients
Pharmacy
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Summary: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.
ISSN:1568-5888
1876-6250
DOI:10.1007/s12471-020-01436-8