This study aims to compare the INR values of the patients followed by face-to-face and telephone applications.
Warfarin has a narrow therapeutic window. Maintaining the patient's international normalized ratio (INR) within the predefined therapeutic range is one of the main challenges of warfarin treatment. This study was designed as a randomized controlled experiment. Twelve patients living in a distant place were assigned to the experimental group, and 12 patients living nearby and followed in the outpatient clinic were assigned to the control group. A Patient Information Form and the Adherence to Refills and Medications Scale were used to collect data.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
NA
Purpose
OTHER
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
24
The relevant software company assisted in developing the phone application. The language of the application created with the name "Set My INR" is Turkish. The application provided an opportunity for patients to share and communicate with their physician after having the INR value measured in a health institution near their place of residence before coming to the hospital
Ahi Evren Göğüs Kalp ve Damar Cerrahisi Eğitim ve Araştırma Hastanesi
Trabzon, Turkey (Türkiye)
Comparison of the Knowledge Levels of the Groups on the Use of Coumadin
To measure the knowledge level with "Patient Information Form" of patients using coumadin about the medication.
Time frame: It ranges from 6 months to 1 year
Comparison of INR Control and Drug Compliance Values by Groups
Measuring medication compliance with "The Adherence to Refills and Medications Scale" of patients using coumadin. To compare the INR values of the patients using the phone application and followed face to face.
Time frame: It ranges from 6 months to 1 year
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