Quality improvement approaches to heparin-induced thrombocytopenia: a scoping review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Heparin-induced thrombocytopenia (HIT) is a relatively uncommon condition characterized by 2 exceedingly common phenomena in hospitalized patients: thrombocytopenia and heparin exposure. Consequently, HIT is frequently overdiagnosed and inappropriately treated. These issues are the focus of many quality improvement (QI) initiatives.

Objectives

In this scoping review, we identified and characterized all published QI studies on improving the diagnosis and management of HIT.

Methods

We conducted a systematic literature search through April 2022 for studies reporting on QI interventions regarding the diagnosis, treatment, and/or prevention of HIT.

Results

Thirty studies were included in the final review. Studies were separated into 5 groups based on the

SUBMITTER: Cogan JC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10704520 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature