Assessment of Jordanian physicians' knowledge about venous thromboembolism risk and management among COVID-19 patients
Journal of Pharmaceutical Health Services Research
; 13(3):253-258, 2022.
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em Inglês
| EMBASE | ID: covidwho-20245180
ABSTRACT
Objectives:
The aim of this study was to assess Jordanian physicians' awareness about venous thromboembolism (VTE) risk among COVID-19 patients and its treatment protocol. Method(s) This was a cross-sectional-based survey that was conducted in Jordan in 2020. During the study period, a convenience sample of physicians working in various Jordanian hospitals were invited to participate in this study. Physicians' knowledge was evaluated and physicians gained one point for each correct answer. Then, a knowledge score out of 23 was calculated for each. KeyFindings:
In this study, 102 physicians were recruited. Results from this study showed that most of the physicians realize that all COVID-19 patients need VTE risk assessment (n = 69, 67.6%). Regarding VTE prophylaxis, the majority of physicians (n = 91, 89.2%) agreed that low molecular weight heparin (LMWH) is the best prophylactic option for mild-moderate COVID-19 patients with high VTE risk. Regarding severe/critically ill COVID-19 patients, 75.5% of physicians (n = 77) recognized that LMWH is the correct prophylactic option in this case, while 80.4% of them (n = 82) knew that mechanical prevention is the preferred prophylactic option for severe/critically ill COVID-19 patients with high bleeding risk. Moreover, 77.5% of physicians (n = 79) knew that LMWH is the treatment of choice for COVID-19 patients diagnosed with VTE. Finally, linear regression analysis showed that consultants had an overall higher knowledge score about VTE prevention and treatment in COVID-19 patients compared with residents (P = 0.009). Conclusion(s) All physicians knew about VTE risk factors for COVID-19 patients. However, consultants showed better awareness of VTE prophylaxis and treatment compared with residents. We recommend educational workshops be conducted to enhance physicians' knowledge and awareness about VTE thromboprophylaxis and management in COVID-19 patients.Copyright © 2022 The Author(s). Published by Oxford University Press on behalf of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society. All rights reserved.
awareness; Jordan; physician; thromboprophylaxis; venous thromboembolism; adult; anticoagulant therapy; article; artificial ventilation; bleeding; computed tomography pulmonary angiography; coronavirus disease 2019; critically ill patient; cross-sectional study; dehydration; echocardiography; exercise; female; human; human experiment; hypotension; immobilization; Jordanian; knowledge; male; obesity; questionnaire; risk assessment; risk factor; shock; thrombocytopenia; thrombosis prevention; venous thromboembolism/dt [Drug Therapy]; argatroban; bivalirudin; D dimer/ec [Endogenous Compound]; drinking water; fondaparinux; low molecular weight heparin/dt [Drug Therapy]; rivaroxaban; central venous catheter; compression stocking; intermittent pneumatic compression device
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Ensaios controlados aleatorizados
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Inglês
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Journal of Pharmaceutical Health Services Research
Ano de publicação:
2022
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