Publication: Satisfaction with oral anticoagulants in patients with atrial fibrillation.
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2018-02-19
Authors
Suarez Fernandez, Carmen
Castilla-Guerra, Luis
Cantero Hinojosa, Jesus
Suriñach, Josep Maria
Acosta de Bilbao, Fernando
Tamarit, Juan Jose
Diaz Diaz, Jose Luis
Hernandez, Jose Luis
Pose, Antonio
Montero-Perez-Barquero, Manuel
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Dove Press
Abstract
Although, by itself, atrial fibrillation is associated with an impairment of quality of life antithrombotic therapy may play a role. To evaluate the satisfaction with anticoagulant treatment in patients with nonvalvular atrial fibrillation who attended internal medicine departments in Spain. Patients from two different cross-sectional studies were combined. To measure the satisfaction with anticoagulant treatment, the Anti-Clot-Treatment Scale (ACTS) questionnaire was completed by every patient. A multivariate analysis was performed to determine the variables associated with satisfaction of patients receiving oral anticoagulants. A total of 1,309 patients (mean age 78.5±8.4 years; 49.3% men; CHA2DS2VASC 4.9±1.5; HAS-BLED 2.0±0.9) were included in the study, of whom 902 (68.9%) were taking vitamin K antagonists (VKA) and 407 (31.1%) direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs). Overall, satisfaction with oral anticoagulation was high (ACTS Burdens scale 49.69±9.45; ACTS Benefits scale 11.35±2.61). The perceived burdens with anticoagulant treatment were lower in men, as well as in patients with no dependency, normal renal function, who were not polymedicated, or who had moderate bleeding risk. Among patients taking VKA, those subjects with a lower number of International Normalized Ratio (INR) determinations in the last 6 months or with an optimal time in the therapeutic range exhibited a lower perceived burden. Patients taking DOACs (vs VKA) showed a lower perceived burden with anticoagulation. Benefits with anti-coagulation were higher in men, younger patients, those with no dependency, or low bleeding risk. Perceived benefits were higher in patients taking DOACs (vs VKA). Satisfaction with oral anticoagulation was high in patients with nonvalvular atrial fibrillation, who were attending internal medicine departments daily in Spain. Among patients taking VKA, those subjects with a lower number of INR determinations in the last 6 months or with an optimal time in the therapeutic range exhibited a lower perceived burden with anticoagulant therapy. Patients taking DOACs (vs VKA) showed lower perceived burdens and higher perceived benefits with anticoagulation.
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Anticoagulants
International normalized ratio
Fibrinolytic agents
Quality of life
Spain
Hemorrhage
Internal medicine
International normalized ratio
Fibrinolytic agents
Quality of life
Spain
Hemorrhage
Internal medicine
DeCS Terms
Anticoagulantes
Calidad de vida
España
Fibrinolíticos
Hemorragia
Medicina interna
Relación normalizada internacional
Calidad de vida
España
Fibrinolíticos
Hemorragia
Medicina interna
Relación normalizada internacional
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Keywords
Atrial fibrillation, Benefit, Burdens, Direct oral anticoagulants, Satisfaction, Vitamin K antagonists
Citation
Suárez Fernández C, Castilla-Guerra L, Cantero Hinojosa J, Suriñach JM, Acosta de Bilbao F, Tamarit JJ, et al. Satisfaction with oral anticoagulants in patients with atrial fibrillation. Patient Prefer Adherence. 2018 Feb 19;12:267-274