Table 2 Understanding of patients about different aspects of VTE prophylaxis who completed interviews (n = 12)
n | % | |
|---|---|---|
Were informed about benefits and risks of prophylactic treatment prior to surgery | 8 | 67 % |
Were able to understand the explanations given by physicians (self reported) | 11 | 92 % |
Had sufficient understandinga of PE | 6 | 50 % |
Had sufficient understanding of DVT | 6 | 50 % |
Had sufficient understanding of stroke and MI | 12 | 100 % |
Injection was a concern | 3 | 25 % |
Taking pills was a concern | 1 | 8 % |
Monitoring for INR was a concern | 2 | 17 % |
Considered major bleeding events as possible side effect of prophylactic treatment | 6 | 50 % |