Journal article
Adherence to anticoagulant treatment with dabigatran in a real‐world setting
Abstract
BACKGROUND: In clinical trials, adherence to a prescribed regimen with dabigatran was enhanced by frequent follow-up visits and pill counts.
OBJECTIVES: To describe the experience of dabigatran treatment in clinical practice, focusing on adherence.
Authors
Schulman S; Shortt B; Robinson M; Eikelboom JW
Journal
Journal of Thrombosis and Haemostasis, Vol. 11, No. 7, pp. 1295–1299
Publisher
Elsevier
Publication Date
July 2013
DOI
10.1111/jth.12241
ISSN
1538-7933
Associated Experts
Fields of Research (FoR)
Medical Subject Headings (MeSH)
Administration, OralAgedAged, 80 and overAntithrombinsAtrial FibrillationBenzimidazolesCapsulesChi-Square DistributionCross-Sectional StudiesDabigatranDyspepsiaFemaleHealth Knowledge, Attitudes, PracticeHemorrhageHumansInterviews as TopicMaleMedication AdherencePatient Education as TopicRisk FactorsStrokeTime Factorsbeta-Alanine