Barriers and facilitators for optimizing oral anticoagulant management: Perspectives of patients, caregivers, and providers.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Oral anticoagulants (OACs) are very commonly prescribed for prevention of serious vascular events, but are also associated with serious medication-related bleeding. Mitigation of harm is believed to require high-quality OAC management. This study aimed to identify barriers and facilitators for optimal OAC management from the perspective of patients, caregivers and healthcare providers.

Methods

Using a qualitative descriptive study design, we conducted five focus groups, three with patients and caregivers and two with health care providers, in two health regions in Southwestern Ontario. An expert facilitator led the discussions using a semi-structured interview guide. Each session was digitally recorded, transcribed verbatim and anonymized. Transcripts were analyze

SUBMITTER: Holbrook A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8480846 | biostudies-literature | 2021

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature