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Implementation of Clinical Pharmacist-led Inpatient Anticoagulation Stewardship Program in An Egyptian Tertiary Care Hospital
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating Anticoagulation Stewardship Program for Deep Vein Thrombosis and 2 related conditions. Completed, enrolled 233 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
This study aims at evaluating the implementation of clinical-pharmacist-led anticoagulation stewardship program in Egyptian tertiary hospital to promote a culture of safety around anticoagulants.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
A clinical-pharmacist led anticoagulation stewardship program that includes: 1. Warfarin monitoring and dosing protocol. 1a.Warfarin initial dosing algorithm. 1b.Recommended International normalized ration (INR) target and duration of Warfarin therapy by indication. 1c.Warfarin dosage adjustment algorithms. 1d.Management of high INR values. 2-Heparin weight-based protocol. 3-Perioperative anticoagulation use protocol. 4-Policies that address baseline and ongoing laboratory monitoring for anticoagulants. 5-Protocol for Heparin Induced Thrombocytopenia(HIT) management. 6-Anticoagulation reversal protocol. 7-Booklet for anticoagulant drugs and all of previously prepared protocols. 8-Education programs regarding anticoagulation's therapy for health care team dealing with anticoagulation and patients.