Table 3.
Top 5 interprofessional guideline recommendations to support patients receiving oral anticoagulation therapy
Main recommendation | |
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1. INR-monitoring | In patients using VKAs, the international normalized ratio (INR) should be monitored regularly to ensure the safety and effectiveness of oral anticoagulation therapy (OAT) |
2. Transfer of care between health care settings | Accurate information about patients’ OAT, including current medications, should be transferred accurately between different health care settings to ensure seamless care |
3. Adherence to medication | In patients using oral anticoagulation medication, adherence to and persistence with therapy should be assessed and supported. Patients and their caregivers should be educated on adherence |
4. Patient communication and engagement | Communication with and the involvement of patients and their caregivers should be considered an integral component of safe and effective interprofessional OAT-care |
5. Medication reconciliation and medication review | In OAT-patients, medication reconciliation and medication review should be performed on a regular basis to ensure the safe, effective, and clinically appropriate use of medication |