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https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/108095| Title: | Psychological influence of the media on patients commencing oral anticoagulation in atrial fibrillation : a qualitative analysis |
| Authors: | Borg Xuereb, Christian Shaw, Rachel L. Lip, Gregory Y. H. Lane, Deirdre A. |
| Keywords: | Atrial fibrillation Anticoagulants (Medicine) Medicine in mass media Aspirin Warfarin |
| Issue Date: | 2013 |
| Publisher: | Wiley |
| Citation: | Borg Xuereb, C., Shaw, R.L., Lip, G Y.H. & Lane, D. A. (2013). Psychological influence of the media on patients commencing oral anticoagulation in atrial fibrillation: a qualitative analysis. Journal of Thrombosis and Haemostasis, 11 (S2), 827-828. |
| Abstract: | Background: Oral anticoagulation (OAC) reduces stroke risk in patients with atrial fibrillation (AF); however it is still underutilized and sometimes refused by patients. Two inter-related studies were undertaken to understand the experiences and what influences this underutilisation of warfarin treatment in AF patients. These studies explored physician and patient experiences of AF and OAC treatment. The paper focuses on specific sub-themes from the study that explored patients’ experiences will be discussed. Aim: The study in question aimed to explore the experiences which influence patients’ decisions to accept, decline or discontinue OAC. |
| URI: | https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/108095 |
| Appears in Collections: | Scholarly Works - FacSoWGer |
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