We determined the factors associated with exacerbation of heart failure, using a cohort (n=
192) nested within a randomized trial at a university‐affiliated ambulatory practice. Factors …

Background—Nonadherence to prescribed evidence-based medications after acute
myocardial infarction (MI) can contribute to worse outcomes and higher costs. We sought to …

Current prescribing practices for venous thromboembolism (VTE) prophylaxis and treatment
are suboptimal, particularly regarding the use of appropriate prophylaxis in accordance with …

This study aims to identify and review tools used to evaluate consumer-oriented written
medicine (WMI) and health (WHI) information from a document and user perspective …

Abstract Purpose of the Study: Health literacy is associated with health outcomes
presumably because it influences the understanding of information needed for self-care …

The aim of this review was to identify patient-focused interventions that have been trialed to
support vulnerable patient populations taking oral anticoagulants (warfarin and the direct …

Purpose The aim of this study was to determine the perceptions of patients with atrial
fibrillation regarding the disease, to reveal their feelings, thoughts and wishes, and to …

Purpose A prior paper from this study demonstrated that patient report of receiving
medication instructions from health care professionals is associated with reduced risk of …

Objective We tested the feasibility and efficacy of an electronic health record (EHR) strategy
that automated the delivery of print medication information at the time of prescribing …

Objective To evaluate the effectiveness of a warfarin educational video in the hospital setting
and to determine patients' satisfaction with using an iPad to view a warfarin educational …