Table 1.
Baseline characteristics of patients whose prescriptions were included in the study (n = 310)
| n (%) | Mean (SD) | |
|---|---|---|
| Male Sex | 149 (48.1) | |
| Age | 66.2 (20.1) | |
| Diagnosis | ||
| Infections | 124 (39.9) | |
| Neurological disorders | 40 (12.9) | |
| Gastrointestinal diseases | 31 (10) | |
| Electrolyte disturbances | 25 (8.1) | |
| Cancer/Chemotherapy | 19 (6.1) | |
| Respiratory diseases | 16 (5.2) | |
| Cardiac diseases | 11 (3.5) | |
| Others | 44 (14.3) | |
| Contraindication for pharmacologic prophylaxis | 54 (17.4) | |
| Contraindication for GCS or IPC | 5 (1.6) | |
| Surgery | 38 (12.6) | |
| Major RF | 103 (33.2) | |
| Number of RF | 2.8 (1.1) | |
| Risk Group | ||
| A | 97 (31.1) | |
| B | 86 (27.7) | |
| C | 92 (29.7) | |
| D | 6 (1.9) | |
| E | 29 (9.4) |
SD = Standard Deviation
GCS = Graduated compression stockings
IPC = Intermittent pneumatic compression devices
RF = Risk factor