Preventing venous thromboembolism for ambulatory patients with cancer: Developing the form and content of implementation strategies.

ABSTRACT:

Background

For ambulatory cancer patients receiving systemic chemotherapy, adherence is low to recommended venous thromboembolism (VTE) prevention interventions. Previously, we identified implementation strategies to address barriers to adherence, including (1) conducting clinician education and training; (2) developing and distributing educational materials for clinicians; (3) adapting electronic health records to provide interactive assistance; and (4) developing and distributing educational materials for patients. The objective of this study was to develop these implementation strategies' form (i.e., how and when) and content (i.e., information conveyed) as a critical step for implementation and dissemination.

Methods

To design and develop the form and content of the impl

SUBMITTER: Martin KA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11238748 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature