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Anticoagulation clinic drive-up service during COVID-19 pandemic in Qatar

Eman Alhmoud1, Osama Abdelsamad1, Ezeldin Soaly1

  • 1Al Wakra Hospital, Doha, Qatar.

Journal of Thrombosis and Thrombolysis
|July 5, 2020
PubMed

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To reduce Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) exposure for warfarin patients, a hospital drive-up anticoagulation testing service was introduced. This service minimizes patient contact and distance from others, ensuring safer management during the pandemic.

Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a global pandemic.
  • Elderly individuals and those with comorbidities, particularly cardiovascular disease, face higher risks and worse prognoses.
  • Standard healthcare practices pose infection risks for vulnerable patient populations.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To introduce and evaluate a novel hospital drive-up anticoagulation testing service.
  • To mitigate the risk of COVID-19 exposure for patients on warfarin therapy.
  • To ensure continued safe management of anticoagulation during a pandemic.

Main Methods:

  • Implementation of a drive-up testing service for anticoagulation monitoring.
  • Minimizing patient contact time with healthcare personnel.
  • Ensuring physical distancing for patients accessing the service.

Main Results:

  • Reduced potential exposure to COVID-19 for anticoagulation patients.
  • Facilitated continued essential medical care in a safe, accessible manner.
  • Provided a viable solution for managing warfarin therapy during the pandemic.

Conclusions:

  • The drive-up anticoagulation testing service effectively reduces COVID-19 exposure risk for warfarin patients.
  • This innovative service allows for safe continuation of essential anticoagulation management.
  • Hospital-based drive-up services are a practical approach to patient safety during pandemics.

Keywords:
AnticoagulationCOVID-19Drive-up serviceWarfarin

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