Abstract
Patients undergoing major orthopedic surgery have shown the potential for deep vein thrombosis (DVT) ranging from 46% to 60% postoperatively. To avoid this risk, home rehabilitation is recommended, including nursing and/or physical therapy, proper monitoring of international normalized ratios (INRs), and anticoagulant medication compliance. This quality improvement initiative was done to address the gap in care of inadequate tools for the clinicians to properly manage anticoagulant dependent patients as well as the inconsistency of anticoagulation therapy management and care. Applying the five steps of the Iowa model of evidence-based practice, an anticoagulation therapy program was created including an organizational clinician certification.
Sigma Membership
Non-member
Type
DNP Capstone Project
Format Type
Text-based Document
Study Design/Type
Clinical Practice Guideline(s)
Research Approach
Translational Research/Evidence-based Practice
Keywords:
Warfarin, International Normalized Ratio, Deep Vein Thrombosis, Orthopedic Surgery Patients, Medication Compliance
Advisor
Terri Jones
Second Advisor
Katherine Sheppard
Third Advisor
Mary Bassey
Degree
DNP
Degree Grantor
Capella University
Degree Year
2017
Recommended Citation
Stone-Corr, Aisha, "The effects of an anticoagulation program on patient compliance following total joint replacement" (2017). DNP and Student Works. 105.
https://www.sigmarepository.org/dnps/105
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Review Type
None: Degree-based Submission
Acquisition
Self-submission
Date of Issue
2017-09-21
Full Text of Presentation
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