Management of Cancer-Associated Venous Thrombosis: A Nationwide Survey among Danish Oncologists.

ABSTRACT: Background  Treatment patterns for cancer-associated venous thrombosis (CAT) has been shown to be nonconsistent with contemporary guideline recommendations, resulting in poor patient outcomes. Objectives  The study aimed to describe contemporary CAT management in Danish oncology departments and identify knowledge gaps and inconsistencies between guidelines and clinical practice. Patients and Methods  A survey questionnaire in Danish was developed based on contemporary national guidelines. Using an open recruitment strategy, invitations to participate in the electronic survey were sent to physicians employed at oncology departments in Denmark in winter of 2018/2019. The questionnaire was based on current national guidelines and included 10 items with multiple choices an

SUBMITTER: Hojen AA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8208837 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature