Open AccessManagement of venous thromboembolism for older adults in long‐term care facilities
Author(s) -
Choi Myunghan,
Hector Melvin
Publication year - 2012
Publication title -
journal of the american academy of nurse practitioners
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 1745-7599
pISSN - 1041-2972
DOI - 10.1111/j.1745-7599.2012.00733.x
Subject(s) - medicine , cinahl , intensive care medicine , venous thromboembolism , medline , acute care , long term care , health care , nursing , thrombosis , surgery , psychological intervention , political science , law , economics , economic growth
Purpose: To provide information on current evidence‐based clinical management of venous thromboembolism (VTE) for nurse practitioners working for older adults in long‐term care facilities. Methods and data resources: A systematic review and summary using current clinical guidelines and reliable clinical research studies: American Medical Directors Association, American College of Chest Physicians, Medline, PubMed, Refworks, and CINAHL. Conclusions: The management of VTE focuses on a comprehensive approach including acute and long‐term pharmacologic approach, surgical and mechanical approach, prophylaxis of recurrent VTE, maintaining INR, and monitoring lab values. Implications: Recommendations based on the most current clinical research studies and guidelines will facilitate a cost‐effective management of venous thromboembolism for older adults in long‐term care facilities.