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Area of Science:

  • Medical Research
  • Patient Safety
  • Clinical Audit

Background:

  • Venous thromboembolism (VTE) is a major preventable cause of hospital mortality.
  • VTE assessment and prophylaxis are critical patient safety indicators.
  • Current guidelines for VTE prophylaxis require auditing.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To audit the prescription rates of low molecular weight heparin (LMWH) and graduated elasticated compression stockings (GECS).
  • To compare prescription rates with current Clinical Guidelines for Operations.
  • To evaluate the effectiveness of an intervention program to improve VTE assessment and prophylaxis.

Main Methods:

  • A complete audit loop was conducted at Role 3 Hospital, Camp Bastion, Afghanistan.
  • A multifaceted intervention included physician and nurse education.
  • Pre-printed medication charts were introduced to improve VTE assessment and prophylaxis rates.

Main Results:

  • VTE risk assessment improved from 36.9% to 91.6% post-intervention.
  • Bleeding risk assessment documentation increased from 64.8% to 98.5%.
  • LMWH prescription for at-risk patients improved from 64.6% to 91.9%, and inappropriate prescriptions decreased.

Conclusions:

  • Pre-printed LMWH/GECS prescriptions and risk assessment stickers significantly improved VTE risk assessment and prophylaxis.
  • These interventions are easily reproducible and low-cost.
  • The study demonstrates a potential to improve patient safety during deployment.