Prevention of Venous Thromboembolism in Long Term Care: Results of a Multicenter Educational Intervention Using Clinical Practice Guidelines: Part 2 of 2 (an AMDA Foundation Project)

The study confirms the presence of significant comorbidity in LTC residents, many with indications for VTE-P, some with contraindications for anticoagulation. Following educational intervention, more residents received VTE-P, influenced by risk-benefit ratio favoring treatment. These findings suggest that even a modest educational intervention significantly improves provider knowledge pertinent to risk assessment consistent with CPG and more appropriate VTE-P.