Perceptions of patients and healthcare providers on patient education to improve oral anticoagulant management

RATIONALE AND OBJECTIVES: Education of patients is thought to be key to high-quality oral anticoagulant (OAC) medication management. Theoretically, improving patients' knowledge should improve their self-management skills and adherence. The study's objective was to explore the opinions of healthcare providers and patients on the desired content and format of patient education on OACs, in addition to perceived barriers to high-quality patient …