Stepped-wedge randomised trial to evaluate population health intervention designed to increase appropriate anticoagulation in patients with atrial fibrillation

SV Wang, JR Rogers, Y Jin, D DeiCicchi… - BMJ quality & …, 2019 - qualitysafety.bmj.com
Background Clinical guidelines recommend anticoagulation for patients with atrial fibrillation
(AF) at high risk of stroke; however, studies report 40% of this population is not …

Supporting anticoagulant treatment decision making to optimise stroke prevention in complex patients with atrial fibrillation: a cluster randomised trial

M Gattellari, A Hayen, DYC Leung, NA Zwar… - BMC family …, 2020 - Springer
Background Anticoagulation for preventing stroke in atrial fibrillation is under-utilised despite
evidence supporting its use, resulting in avoidable death and disability. We aimed to …

Improving anticoagulation in atrial fibrillation: observational study in three primary care trusts

J Robson, I Dostal, R Mathur, R Sohanpal… - British Journal of …, 2014 - bjgp.org
Background Atrial fibrillation (AF) is a cause of stroke, and undertreatment with
anticoagulants is a persistent issue despite their effectiveness. Aim To increase the …

AUtomated Risk Assessment for Stroke in Atrial Fibrillation (AURAS-AF)-an automated software system to promote anticoagulation and reduce stroke risk: study …

TA Holt, DA Fitzmaurice, T Marshall, M Fay, N Qureshi… - Trials, 2013 - Springer
Background Patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) are at significantly increased risk of stroke.
Oral anticoagulants (OACs) substantially reduce this risk, with gains seen across the …

Pilot of a Computerised Antithrombotic Risk Assessment Tool Version 2 (CARATV2. 0) for stroke prevention in atrial fibrillation

Y Wang, B Bajorek - Cardiology Journal, 2017 - journals.viamedica.pl
Background: The decision-making process for stroke prevention in atrial fibrillation (AF)
requires a comprehensive assessment of risk vs. benefit and an appropriate selection of …

A clinical decision support tool for improving adherence to guidelines on anticoagulant therapy in patients with atrial fibrillation at risk of stroke: a cluster-randomized …

LO Karlsson, S Nilsson, M Bång, L Nilsson… - PLoS …, 2018 - journals.plos.org
Background Atrial fibrillation (AF) is associated with substantial morbidity, in particular
stroke. Despite good evidence for the reduction of stroke risk with anticoagulant therapy …

Primary Care Atrial Fibrillation Service: outcomes from consultant-led anticoagulation assessment clinics in the primary care setting in the UK

M Das, L Panter, GJ Wynn, RM Taylor, N Connor… - BMJ open, 2015 - bmjopen.bmj.com
Objective Stroke-risk in atrial fibrillation (AF) can be significantly reduced by appropriate
thromboembolic prophylaxis. However, National Institute for Health and Care Excellence …

Study protocol: the DESPATCH study: Delivering stroke prevention for patients with atrial fibrillation-a cluster randomised controlled trial in primary healthcare

M Gattellari, DY Leung, OC Ukoumunne, N Zwar… - Implementation …, 2011 - Springer
Background Compelling evidence shows that appropriate use of anticoagulation in patients
with nonvalvular atrial fibrillation reduces the risk of ischaemic stroke by 67% and all-cause …

Optimizing the use of oral anticoagulant therapy for atrial fibrilation in primary care: a pharmacist-led intervention

MS Virdee, D Stewart - International journal of clinical pharmacy, 2017 - Springer
Background Updated evidence-based guidelines for the management of atrial fibrillation
(AF) necessitate patient review, particularly with respect to oral anticoagulants, to ensure …

Alert-based computerized decision support for high-risk hospitalized patients with atrial fibrillation not prescribed anticoagulation: a randomized, controlled trial (AF …

G Piazza, S Hurwitz, CE Galvin, L Harrigan… - European Heart …, 2020 - academic.oup.com
Aims Despite widely available risk stratification tools, safe and effective anticoagulant
options, and guideline recommendations, anticoagulation for stroke prevention in atrial …