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ArticleJornal vascular brasileiro2020

Venous thromboembolism prophylaxis protocols at Brazilian hospitals - PROTEV Brazil.

Ana Thereza Cavalcanti Rocha, Thiago Brito Pinheiro, Paulo Roberto Sampaio Peixoto de Souza, Marcos Arêas Marques

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Ana Thereza Cavalcanti RochaUniversidade Federal da Bahia - UFBA, Faculdade de Medicina da Bahia, Departamento de Saúde da Família, Salvador, BA, Brasil.ORCID 0000-0002-5321-2598
Thiago Brito PinheiroUniversidade Federal da Bahia - UFBA, Faculdade de Medicina da Bahia, Departamento de Saúde da Família, Salvador, BA, Brasil.ORCID 0000-0003-2083-3766
Paulo Roberto Sampaio Peixoto de SouzaUniversidade Federal da Bahia - UFBA, Faculdade de Medicina da Bahia, Departamento de Saúde da Família, Salvador, BA, Brasil.ORCID 0000-0003-1827-5523
Marcos Arêas MarquesUniversidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro - UERJ, Hospital Universitário Pedro Ernesto, Unidade Docente Assistencial de Angiologia, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brasil.ORCID 0000-0002-5329-7819

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Abstract

backgroundIn common with other international guidelines, the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality recommends implementation of venous thromboembolism (VTE) prophylaxis programs in hospitals as a measure for patient safety. The VTE Safety Zone Program (VTESZ) proposes a model for incorporation of systematic VTE risk-assessment into hospital routines, with continuing institutional and multidisciplinary participation.

objectivesTo evaluate implementation of VTE prophylaxis initiatives in Brazilian hospitals that have adhered to the VTESZ Program.

methodsQuestionnaires were e-mailed to VTESZ Program representatives at hospitals visited up to July 2016.

resultsOf the 132 invitations sent, 68 answers were obtained and 50 (73.5%) were complete. 61.5% of participating hospitals had between 100 and 250 beds, and 65.4% had more than 20 intensive care beds; 61.5% reported having hospital accreditation, 86.3% had VTE prophylaxis committees, and 58% had electronic medical records. VTE risk assessments using the Brazilian guidelines or the Padua or Caprini scores were noted on the electronic medical record in 56.9% and were a mandatory step in 45.1% of the cases. VTE risk reassessment was requested prior to discharge in only 25% of hospitals and several issues were cited that negatively affect the VTESZ implementation process.

conclusionsThis study provides an overview of implementation of VTESZ in Brazilian hospitals. Systematic risk assessment is not yet conducted for most patients. Recognition of various issues affecting the process may lead to new strategies for achieving adequate prophylaxis and safety of hospitalized patients.

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patient care managementpatient safetyprevention and controlprotocolsvenous thromboembolism

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PMCPMC8202209

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