Optimising anticoagulant education in the paediatric setting using a validated model of education

Abstract

Objective: Providing education to patients requiring anticoagulant therapy may be associated with improved outcomes. This study investigated the knowledge outcomes of a validated educational intervention. Methods: Parents of children with congenital heart disease requiring warfarin therapy took part in an educational intervention. Warfarin knowledge was assessed prior to commencing the program, immediately following its completion and 6 months following completion. Results: Parents demonstrated a statistically significant improvement in their warfarin knowledge immediately following completion of the program (p < 0.0001), with this improvement being sustained over time. Conclusion: Current a..