Table 2 The results of understanding of the disease and the ability of anti-clotting

Knowing diagnosis

153(85 %)

72(88.9 %)

81(81.8 %)

Knowing benefits of therapy

87(48 %)

51(63 %)

36 (36.7 %)

Knowing who to call if there is a problem

72(40 %)

42 (51.9 %)

30 (30.3 %)

Knowing activities to avoid

129(72 %)

66 (81.5 %)

63 (63.6 %)

knowing when to call the clinic or doctor

129(72 %)

66 (81.5 %)

63 (63.6 %)

Knowing signs and symptoms of bleeding

39(22 %)

30 (37 %)

9 (9 %)

Knowing side effects

36(20 %)

21 (26 %)

15 (15.2 %)

Knowing what to do if miss a dose

21(12 %)

15 (18.5 %)

6 (6 %)

Knowing how much drug to take and when

117(65 %)

78 (96.3 %)

39 (39.4 %)

Knowing importance of taking my medicine

72(40 %)

45 (55.6 %)

27 (27.3 %)

Knowing how long I will need to take and when

96(53 %)

66 (81.5 %)

30 (30.3 %)

Knowing what to do if I am having a dental or medical procedure

12(7 %)

6 (7.4 %)

6 (6 %)

Knowing my medication list including any changes

72(40 %)

54 (66.7 %)

18 (18.2 %)

Knowing risks if I take too little or too much

15(8 %)

6 (7.4 %)

9 (9.1 %)

Knowing other anti-clotting drugs available for use in treating a clot

30(17 %)

18 (22.2 %)

12 (12.1 %)

Knowing the affect food can have on the effectiveness

18(10 %)

15 (18.5 %)

3 (3 %)

Knowing other drugs and over-the counter products that can interact with my anti-clotting drug

21(17 %)

15 (18.5 %)

6 (6 %)