A prospective study of nurse and patient education on compliance with sequential compression devices

摘要: Sequential compression devices (SCD) have become the most common form of prophylaxis against formation deep venous thrombosis (DVT) among surgical patients. However, compliance with SCD has traditionally been poor. The aim this study was to assess affect patient and nurse education by surgeons on compliance. This a prospective involving single teaching hospital. Compliance checked twice daily. main outcomes were rates use before after education. Nurses not aware study. Surgical floors had history resident attending interactions regarding SCD, whereas nonsurgical did not. A handout that emphasized importance also given patients units. Before education, units rate 61.5 per cent, 48 cent rate. difference significant (P = 0.014). After nursing busiest floor, ward increased 65 statistical significance 0.515). unit's daily experience is important factor in their use. Focused lectures may incremental value.