The relationship between knowledge, health literacy, and adherence among patients taking oral anticoagulants for stroke thromboprophylaxis in atrial fibrillation.
Chanelle A RollsKehinde O ObamiroLeanne ChalmersLuke R E BereznickiPublished in: Cardiovascular therapeutics (2017)
Significant correlations between health literacy, OAC knowledge, and adherence were observed, and these relationships should to be considered by health professionals responsible for monitoring patients who are prescribed anticoagulants. We also observed serious gaps in OAC knowledge. Interventions designed to optimize the outcomes of anticoagulant treatment need to address these factors.
Keyphrases
- atrial fibrillation
- oral anticoagulants
- direct oral anticoagulants
- healthcare
- left atrial
- catheter ablation
- left atrial appendage
- end stage renal disease
- venous thromboembolism
- newly diagnosed
- ejection fraction
- chronic kidney disease
- heart failure
- health information
- prognostic factors
- physical activity
- percutaneous coronary intervention
- type diabetes
- left ventricular
- coronary artery disease
- brain injury
- social media
- weight loss
- skeletal muscle
- smoking cessation