Satisfaction With Oral Anticoagulants Among Patients With Atrial Fibrillation: A Prospective Observational Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Satisfaction with treatment has been identified as an important contributing factor to adherence with oral anticoagulant (OAC) therapy in patients with atrial fibrillation (AF). We aimed to evaluate the satisfaction level of patients with AF regarding OAC use over time, using validated patient-reported outcome instruments, and to identify associated patient characteristics.

Methods

Participants were recruited from specialized AF clinics in Canada. Eligible AF patients who were prescribed OACs were followed for up to 2 years. Participants were interviewed via telephone every 3-4 months using a structured survey. The Treatment Satisfaction Questionnaire for Medication (TSQM II) and the Anti-Clot Treatment Scale (ACTS) were used to measure satisfaction over time.

SUBMITTER: Salmasi S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8640622 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature