April 15, 2026International Journal of Pharmacy Practice

Improving transitions of care for patients taking anticoagulants: a survey study of secondary care healthcare professionals

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Transitions of care for anticoagulated patients are primarily challenged by a lack of communication between settings (37%) and medication discrepancies (28%).

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SMS McCarthyUniversity College Cork MGM GallagherUniversity College Cork MCMaeve P. CrowleyUniversity College Cork

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This survey study captures healthcare professionals’ perspectives on anticoagulant management during transitions, highlighting challenges and recommendations.

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The aim is to capture healthcare professionals’ views on anticoagulant management during transitions of care and identify challenges and recommendations.
Conducted an online survey among healthcare professionals in three hospitals.
Survey sections included demographics, current practices, challenges, and potential solutions.
Utilized thematic analysis for qualitative responses and descriptive analysis for quantitative data.
Included ACDC list of requisite data elements for anticoagulation communication.
Sixty-nine healthcare professionals participated, with 54% reporting insufficient communication during transitions.
Challenges identified included lack of communication (37%) and medication discrepancies (28%).
Pharmacists reported medication discrepancies more frequently than other professionals.
Key barriers included inadequate handover procedures, limited staffing, and time constraints.
Effective strategies suggested were improved communication tools, standardized handover procedures, and clearer guidelines.

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McCarthy et al. (2026) studied this question. Transitions of care for anticoagulated patients are primarily challenged by a lack of communication between settings (37%) and medication discrepancies (28%).

synapsesocial.com/papers/69df2ae6e4eeef8a2a6afd7c https://doi.org/10.1093/ijpp/riag034.031

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This survey study captures healthcare professionals’ perspectives on anticoagulant management during transitions, highlighting challenges and recommendations.

Improving transitions of care for patients taking anticoagulants: a survey study of secondary care healthcare professionals

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Improving transitions of care for patients taking anticoagulants: a survey study of secondary care healthcare professionals

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