The Belgian Improvement Study on Oral Anticoagulation Therapy: a randomized clinical trial

Aims In Belgium, general practitioners (GPs) mainly manage oral anticoagulation therapy. To improve the quality of oral anticoagulation management by GPs and to compare different models and interventions, a randomized clinical trial was performed. Methods and results Stratified randomization divided 66 GP-practices into four groups. A 6-month retrospective analysis assessed the baseline quality. In the prospective study, each group received education on oral anticoagulation, anticoagulation files, and patient information booklets (groups A, B, C, and D). Group B additionally received feedback... Mehr ...