Venous thromboembolism prophylaxis prescribing patterns for patients with orthopedic trauma: a clinical vignette survey.

ABSTRACT:

Abstract

Background

A recent clinical trial suggested aspirin is a viable alternative to enoxaparin for venous thromboembolism (VTE) prophylaxis in patients after orthopedic trauma. The initial impact of these findings on VTE prophylaxis prescribing is unknown. The study aimed to evaluate stated VTE prophylaxis prescribing patterns among clinicians who treat patients after orthopedic trauma.

Methods

For this clinical vignette survey, we recruited surgeons and advanced practice providers who prescribed VTE prophylaxis to patients with orthopedic trauma across 40 states. Clinicians were shown seven clinical vignettes describing hypothetical patients with orthopedic trauma based on their fracture type, treatment, VTE risk factors, additional injuries and health insuranc

SUBMITTER: O'Hara NN 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11409350 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature