Inaccuracies of venous thromboembolism risk assessment and prevention practices among medically ill patients.

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Abstract

Venous thromboembolism (VTE) is a common cause of preventable harm among hospitalized, medically ill patients. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the accuracy of Padua VTE risk assessments, VTE prevention practices, and outcomes. In this retrospective analysis of consecutively hospitalized, medically ill patients at Johns Hopkins Hospital from 1 January through 30 April 2019, a hematologist subject matter expert (SME) retrospectively completed a Padua VTE risk assessment for every patient. Results were compared with risk assessments completed by the admitting provider. The primary outcome was agreement between the SME and admitting provider on overall VTE risk. Secondary outcomes included agreement on VTE risk factors, risk-appropriate VTE prophylaxis prescription an

SUBMITTER: Lau BD 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12336698 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature