Current status survey of the extramural hospital management of venous thromboembolism after total hip and knee arthroplasty in China.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Venous thromboembolism (VTE) is a potentially fatal complication after arthroplasty. Numerous prophylactic strategies and studies to reduce VTEs have focused on the duration of the hospital stay and on few extramural hospitals. This study aimed to investigate extramural hospital management of VTE after total hip/knee arthroplasty (THA/TKA) in China with a novel survey tool.

Methods

A total of 180 patients undergoing arthroplasty, including 68 THA patients and 112 TKA patients, were enrolled in this study. All patients received anticoagulant treatment management. A survey querying VTE management and adherence, such as therapy information, understanding of anticoagulation, satisfaction with the ability of medical staff, and satisfaction with health care costs, was a

SUBMITTER: Tong K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8438984 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature