A Systematic Review of Strategies to Improve Prophylaxis for Venous Thromboembolism in Hospitals

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Authors

Rebecca Tooher

Philippa Middleton · Royal Australasian College of Surgeons

Clarabelle T. Pham · Royal Australasian College of Surgeons

Robert Fitridge · Queen Elizabeth Hospital

Siohban Rowe · University of Adelaide

Wendy Babidge · Royal Australasian College of Surgeons

Guy J. Maddern · Royal Australasian College of Surgeons

Abstract

Passive dissemination of guidelines is unlikely to improve VTE prophylaxis practice. A number of active strategies used together, which incorporate some method for reminding clinicians to assess patients for DVT risk and assisting the selection of appropriate prophylaxis, are likely to result in the achievement of optimal outcomes.

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Venous Thromboembolism Diagnosis and Management Clinical practice guidelines implementation Patient Satisfaction in Healthcare

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Published in: Annals of Surgery

Volume 241, Issue 3, pp. 397-415

DOI: 10.1097/01.sla.0000154120.96169.99

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A Systematic Review of Strategies to Improve Prophylaxis for Venous Thromboembolism in Hospitals

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