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ArticleBMJ open2014

Current practice of venous thromboembolism prevention in acute trusts: a qualitative study.

L McFarland, E Murray, S Harrison, C Heneghan, A Ward, D Fitzmaurice, S Greenfield

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Article in BMJ open, 2014. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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L McFarlandPrimary Care Clinical Sciences, School of Health and Population Sciences, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, UK.
E MurrayPrimary Care Clinical Sciences, School of Health and Population Sciences, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, UK.
S HarrisonDepartment of Primary Health Care, University of Oxford, Oxford, UK.
C HeneghanDepartment of Primary Health Care, University of Oxford, Oxford, UK.
A WardDepartment of Primary Health Care, University of Oxford, Oxford, UK.
D FitzmauricePrimary Care Clinical Sciences, School of Health and Population Sciences, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, UK.
S GreenfieldPrimary Care Clinical Sciences, School of Health and Population Sciences, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, UK.

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Department of Health RP-PG-0608-10073
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

objectiveTo explore the current practice of venous thromboembolism (VTE) prevention in acute trusts.

designA qualitative research design was used to explore the perceived current practice of thromboprophylaxis, and knowledge and experience of VTE prevention. Data were collected via interviews with personnel from acute trusts and other relevant organisations and charities. Constant comparison was used to generate themes grounded in the data.

settingThe UK.

participants17 participants, sampled due to their expertise and knowledge in the field of VTE, were interviewed for the study.

resultsNo one felt directly responsible for VTE risk assessment and treatment in acute trusts. There were concerns whether any action takes place based on the risk assessment. Low levels of VTE knowledge existed throughout the system.

conclusionsOur study highlights the importance of continuous training to prevent VTE risk assessment being considered a tick box exercise and for clinicians to understand the significance of the procedure to ensure that VTE preventative measures are administered. It is essential that acute trust staff acknowledge that VTE prevention is the responsibility of everyone involved in a patient's care. Concerns remain around prophylaxis treatment, administration and contraindications.

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Health Knowledge, Attitudes, PracticeHealth PersonnelHumansQualitative ResearchRisk AssessmentUnited KingdomVenous ThromboembolismQUALITATIVE RESEARCH

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PMCPMC4067865

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