OBJECTIVE: This study sought to determine (1) the level of knowledge that mechanical heart-valve patients (because of congenital heart disease or acquired heart-valve defects) have about oral anticoagulation therapy; and (2) to what extent these patients adhere to this therapy. METHODS: This descriptive, cross-sectional study included 57 patients. Knowledge was measured using the Knowledge of Oral Anticoagulation Tool. Adherence was assessed with a visual analogue scale and the Swiss HIV Cohort Study Adherence Questionnaire. RESULTS: Patients poorly understood symptoms relevant to over-anticoagulation and the effects of alcohol and vitamins on oral anticoagulants. The knowledge level of patients with congenital heart disease and acquired heart-valve defects did not differ significantly. Three-quarters of patients claimed to be 100% adherent to oral anticoagulant therapy. CONCLUSION: Most patients lack knowledge about oral anticoagulants, and one fourth of patients do not fully adhere to therapy.
OBJECTIVE: This study sought to determine (1) the level of knowledge that mechanical heart-valvepatients (because of congenital heart disease or acquired heart-valve defects) have about oral anticoagulation therapy; and (2) to what extent these patients adhere to this therapy. METHODS: This descriptive, cross-sectional study included 57 patients. Knowledge was measured using the Knowledge of Oral Anticoagulation Tool. Adherence was assessed with a visual analogue scale and the Swiss HIV Cohort Study Adherence Questionnaire. RESULTS:Patients poorly understood symptoms relevant to over-anticoagulation and the effects of alcohol and vitamins on oral anticoagulants. The knowledge level of patients with congenital heart disease and acquired heart-valve defects did not differ significantly. Three-quarters of patients claimed to be 100% adherent to oral anticoagulant therapy. CONCLUSION: Most patients lack knowledge about oral anticoagulants, and one fourth of patients do not fully adhere to therapy.
Authors: Jonathan R G Etnel; Arie P J van Dijk; Jolanda Kluin; Robin A Bertels; Elisabeth M W J Utens; Eugene van Galen; Ad J J C Bogers; Johanna J M Takkenberg Journal: Front Cardiovasc Med Date: 2017-05-01
Authors: Jonathan R G Etnel; Lidia R Bons; Frederiek De Heer; Daniëlle Robbers-Visser; Ingrid M Van Beynum; Bart Straver; Monique Rm Jongbloed; Philippine Kiès; Martijn G Slieker; Arie P J Van Dijk; Jolanda Kluin; Robin A Bertels; Elisabeth M W J Utens; Regina The; Eugene Van Galen; Barbara J M Mulder; Nico A Blom; Mark G Hazekamp; Jolien W Roos-Hesselink; Willem A Helbing; Ad J J C Bogers; Johanna J M Takkenberg Journal: Open Heart Date: 2021-03
Authors: Jonathan R G Etnel; Willem A Helbing; Jolien W Roos-Hesselink; Regina The; Ad J J C Bogers; Johanna J M Takkenberg Journal: Open Heart Date: 2018-11-10