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The effects of educating patients with cardiovascular disease on the warfarin to control INR levels in outpatient wards, Kho Wang Hospital |
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| Creator | Panisara Kongdee |
| Title | The effects of educating patients with cardiovascular disease on the warfarin to control INR levels in outpatient wards, Kho Wang Hospital |
| Publisher | Pathum thani University |
| Publication Year | 2568 |
| Journal Title | PTU Journal of Science and Technology |
| Journal Vol. | 6 |
| Journal No. | 2 |
| Page no. | 1-14 |
| Keyword | Cardiovascular disease, Warfarin, INR level, Patient education |
| URL Website | https://ph01.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/PTUJST |
| Website title | https://ph01.tci-thaijo.org/ |
| ISSN | 2697-3820 (Online) |
| Abstract | This quasi-experimental research aimed to examine the effects of patient education on warfarin use for INR (International Normalized Ratio) control among patients with cardiovascular diseases, there were compared before and after the intervention. The sample consisted of 40 patients diagnosed with cardiovascular diseases who were receiving warfarin therapy and followed up at Kho Wang Hospital. Data were collected using a questionnaire and an INR recording form. The data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, including frequency, percentage, mean, and standard deviation. A paired t-test was employed to compare patients' knowledge before and after education, and Repeated Measures ANOVA was applied to analyze INR levels. The result showed that 70.00% of the participants were female, 77.50% were older than 60, 75.00% had attained primary education, and 97.50% were agricultural. All participants had a history of warfarin use. When comparing the results before and after the educational intervention, the mean knowledge score increased from 7.40 (SD = 1.61) to 8.50 (SD = 1.26). Additionally, the mean score of warfarin use behavior improved from 3.92 (SD = 0.42) to 4.26 (SD = 0.31) following the intervention. The analysis revealed that patient education on warfarin use was significantly associated with improved behavior and INR control at p-value< 0.05 level. Therefore, continuous education on warfarin use should be promoted, particularly among older adults with cardiovascular diseases, to ensure appropriate INR control |
