Abstract
There is much that patients must know to be able to safely manage warfarin (Coumadin). This study examined the extent of Coumadin-related knowledge patients living at home had 1 week following hospital discharge. Findings indicate that home care nurses need to concentrate on supplementing the inadequate knowledge patients have about Coumadin therapy, especially among the elderly.
MeSH terms
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Adult
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Aged
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Aged, 80 and over
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Analysis of Variance
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Anticoagulants / adverse effects
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Anticoagulants / pharmacology
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Anticoagulants / therapeutic use*
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Female
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Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice*
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Home Care Services*
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Humans
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Male
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Middle Aged
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Patient Education as Topic / methods*
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United States
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Warfarin / adverse effects
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Warfarin / pharmacology
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Warfarin / therapeutic use*