Impact of Hospitalization and Medication Switching on Post-discharge Adherence to Oral Anticoagulants in Patients With Atrial Fibrillation.

Thanh Phuong Pham NguyenYong ChenDylan ThibaultCharles E LeonardSean HennessyAllison Willis

Published in: Pharmacotherapy (2020)

Hospitalization is temporally associated with a reduction in adherence to OACs, regardless of reason for hospitalization. More effective strategies are needed to improve OAC adherence, particularly during transition of care.

Keyphrases

oral anticoagulants
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atrial fibrillation
glycemic control
quality improvement
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