Patient Satisfaction With Extended International Normalized Ratio Follow-up Intervals in a Veteran Population.

ABSTRACT: Background: For highly stable warfarin patients, limited data exists regarding patient satisfaction on extended international normalized ratio (INR) follow-up intervals and how this population compares with patients on a direct oral anticoagulant (DOAC). Objective: To assess the impact on patient satisfaction of extending INR follow-up intervals. Methods: Veterans on stable warfarin doses had extended INR follow-up intervals up to 12 weeks in a single-arm prospective cohort study for 2 years. This analysis included participants who completed at least 2 Duke Anticoagulation Satisfaction Scales (DASS). The primary outcome was the change in the DASS. A focus group described participant experiences. Participant satisfaction was compared to patients on a DOAC. Results:</

SUBMITTER: Schoen RR 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7745188 | biostudies-literature | 2020 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature