The aim of this study is to explore clinicians’ knowledge and current practice regarding VTE risk assessment and treatment of patients with lower limb injuries.
I am thrilled to be presenting and sharing my expertise in Practitioners practice when evaluating venous thromboembolism risk due to lower limb injuries within the emergency setting. Joining fellow nurse practitioners to share topics supporting global impact, innovation, and care
Patients immobilized after lower limb injury are at risk of venous thromboembolism (VTE) (Horner et al 2018). https://t.co/Z03fuWTiRS other great research studies surrounding VTE #TILLIRI#INViTEresearch
@martinduignan @mary_wynne1 @iaanmp Current research looking at current practice when evaluating VTE risk due to lower limb injuries in the ED. Please complete questionnaire https://t.co/Z03fuWTiRS
@RiskVte Prolonged lower leg immobilization following an injury can increase the risk of a patient developing a VTE. It is important as ED Clinicians that we identify those most at risk. Please complete the questionnaire below https://t.co/Z03fuWTiRS
@RiskVte Prolonged lower leg immobilization following an injury can increase the risk of a patient developing a VTE. It is important as ED Clinicians that we identify those most at risk. Please complete the questionnaire below https://t.co/Z03fuWTiRS
Prolonged lower leg immobilization following an injury such as a fracture is associated with an increased risk of VTE. Kocialkowski et al 2016 found in their study that only 50% of patients had been risk assessed in either ED or the fracture clinic.
My research aims to to explore clinicians’ (ED Doctors & RANP) knowledge and current practice regarding VTE risk assessment and treatment of patients with lower limb injuries within the Emergency setting in Ireland.I invite you to participate in this 10min web-based online survey