Effect of Real-time Patient-Centered Education Bundle on Administration of Venous Thromboembolism Prevention in Hospitalized Patients

Abstract

Venous thromboembolism (VTE) remains a leading cause of preventable morbidity and mortality among hospitalized patients^1-4 and poses an immense economic burden.^5,6 Numerous successful interventions have been implemented in hospitals around the world to improve prescription of appropriate VTE prophylaxis.^7,8 However, a substantial proportion of prescribed VTE prophylaxis doses are not administered.^9-14 The leading cause of nonadministration of VTE prophylaxis medication is patient refusal,^9,10 the causes of which have been explored through quantitative and qualitative studies.^15,16