Authors

1. Wittig-Wells, Deborah
2. Higgins, Melinda
3. Davis, Erica
4. Johnson, Ifeya
5. Louis, Latalya
6. Mason, Olga
7. Samms-McPherson, Jacqueline
8. Sims, Sandra
9. Jacob, Ani

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Patient education for the use and administration of aspirin (ASA) as an anticoagulant may be deficient.

PURPOSE: To pilot a knowledge assessment tool regarding the use of aspirin (ASA) as an anticoagulant and to evaluate the impact of a focused approach for discharge teaching.

DESIGN: One-group pretest-posttest pilot study.

SAMPLE: Convenience sample of patients hospitalized for total knee and total hip arthroplasty.

MEASURE: Researcher developed ASA quiz.

INTERVENTION: Focused education on aspirin as an anticoagulant.

RESULTS: There was a statistically significant improvement in knowledge (Wilcoxon rank sum test Z = 3.880, p < .001).