An observational study for venous thromboembolism risk assessment among hospitalized patients in general surgery clinics across Turkey

Kurtoglu M.

PHLEBOLOGY, vol.26, no.8, pp.344-352, 2011 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 26 Issue: 8
  • Publication Date: 2011
  • Doi Number: 10.1258/phleb.2010.010064
  • Journal Name: PHLEBOLOGY
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.344-352
  • Istanbul University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Objective: Venous thromboembolism (VTE) still remains a significant public health problem due to gaps between recommendations and clinical practice in VTE prophylaxis. This is the first clinical study designed to evaluate the applicability of a standard 'VTE prophylaxis and risk factor assessment form (VTE-PRAF)' and prescription of VTE prophylaxis among hospitalized patients in the daily practice of general surgeons in Turkey.