ArticleInternational journal of clinical pharmacy2017
Pharmacists' confidence when providing pharmaceutical care on anticoagulants, a multinational survey.
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- Spontaneous reports of adverse drug reactions related to oral anticoagulants in the Czech Republic.International journal of clinical pharmacy · 2021Article
- Stroke patients' support: evaluation of knowledge, practices and training needs of French community pharmacists.International journal of clinical pharmacy · 2021Article
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- Awareness campaigns of atrial fibrillation as an opportunity for early detection by pharmacists: an international cross-sectional study.Journal of thrombosis and thrombolysis · 2020Article
- Patterns in anticoagulant utilization in the Czech Republic during 2007-2017.Journal of thrombosis and thrombolysis · 2019Article
- Assessing Pharmacists Knowledge and Attitude Toward the Direct Oral Anticoagulants in Qatar.Clinical and applied thrombosis/hemostasis : official journal of the International Academy of Clinical and Applied Thrombosis/HemostasisArticle
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10 authors at 8 institutions in 8 countries.
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Abstract
Background Guidelines on the management of orally anticoagulated patients are continuously evolving, leading to an increased need for pharmacists to be fully integrated in care provision. Objective To identify self-reported gaps in confidence among practicing pharmacists in the area of anticoagulation. Setting Pharmacists in different work settings in different countries. Method Cross-sectional international survey from October 2015 till November 2016 among pharmacists working in different settings to assess their level of confidence when delivering anticoagulants as well as to identify possible educational needs regarding this medication class. Validation of the survey was ensured. Results Responses from 4212 pharmacists originating from 18 countries were obtained. Pharmacists' level of confidence was significantly higher (p < 0.001) when advising patients on vitamin K antagonists (VKAs) versus non-vitamin K antagonists (NOACs). In general, hospital pharmacists displayed higher confidence levels compared to community pharmacists when advising patients on anticoagulation (p < 0.001). Two distinct patterns of confidence levels emerged relating to basic and advanced pharmaceutical care. Confidence levels when providing advanced pharmaceutical care were significantly higher for Oceania and lower for South America (p < 0.005). Conclusions Pharmacists felt more confident in supporting patients receiving VKAs compared to the more recently introduced NOACs. With the increasing use of NOACs and the risks pertaining to anticoagulation therapy, it is essential to invest in education for pharmacists to address their knowledge gaps enabling them to confidently support patients receiving oral anticoagulants.
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