Table 6.
Reasons for Inappropriate VTE Prophylaxis for Each Aspect
| Aspects of VTE Prophylaxis | Reasons for Inappropriateness | Frequency | % of Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inappropriate VTE prophylaxis method (N=240) | |||
| VTE prophylaxis method | Incorrect choice of VTE prophylaxis methoda |
1 | 0.4 |
| Underuse of VTE prophylaxisb | 211 | 87.9 | |
| Inappropriate use of anticoagulant (N=28) | |||
| Anticoagulant dosing | Dose not adjusted by Clcr | 1 | 3.6 |
| Higher dose than recommended | 2 | 7.1 | |
| Time of initiation | Delayed administration | 14 | 50 |
| Length of prophylaxis | Shorter than recommended | 20 | 71.4 |
| Length of prophylaxis in cancer patients (N=26) | Shorter than recommended | 26 | 100 |
Notes: aOne low-risk patient received enoxaparin while the recommendation was mechanical method, bPatients were not received any measures (mechanical or pharmacological).