Venous thromboembolism prevention practice and associated factors among orthopedic surgical patients in Ethiopia: a cross-sectional study
Our study revealed that only 46.4% orthopedic surgical patients at risk of developing venous thromboembolism received adequate VTE prevention practices. Factors that contribute to inadequate prevention include low levels of physical activity, bedridden, and higher ASA classification scores. Hence, by addressing these risk factors and increasing awareness and application of standard VTE prevention protocols, it's possible to reduce contributing factors, improve the utilization of thromboprophylaxis, and lower the rate of VTE.
Authors
- Tewodros Shibabaw (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9155-4898)
- Abaynesh Fentahun Bekalu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5030-801X)
- Esileman Abdela Muche (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6307-1146)
- Banchamlak Teferi Mekonen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7711-4546)
- Saron Naji Gebremariam (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7669-5281)
- Nega Nigussie Abrha
- Abdisa Gemedi Jara (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6027-7253)
- Adugnaw Sitotie Redie
Institutions
- Armauer Hansen Research Institute (ET)
- University of Gondar (ET)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Hospital Practice
- Published
- 2025-05-10
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1080/21548331.2025.2503697
- Citations
- 3
- Primary Topic
- Venous Thromboembolism Diagnosis and Management
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 5.61
Funders
- University of Gondar