Awareness of venous thromboembolism among patients with cancer: Preliminary findings from a global initiative for World Thrombosis Day

Potere N.; Barco S.; Mahé I.; Cesarman-Maus G.; Angchaisuksiri P.; Leader A.; Okoye H.C.; Olayemi E.; Ay C.; Carrier M.; Connors J.M.; Farmakis I.T.; Fumagalli R.M.; Jing Z.C.; Lee L.H.; McLintock C.; Ní Ainle F.; Giannakoulas G.; Goto S.; Guillermo Esposito M.C.; Jara-Palomares L.; Szlaszynska M.; Tan C.W.; Van Es N.; Wang T.F.; Hunt B.J.; Di Nisio M.

Awareness of venous thromboembolism among patients with cancer: Preliminary findings from a global initiative for World Thrombosis Day

Issued Date

2022-12-01

Resource Type

Article

ISSN

15387933

eISSN

15387836

DOI

10.1111/jth.15902

Scopus ID

2-s2.0-85140241213

Pubmed ID

36201366

Journal Title

Journal of Thrombosis and Haemostasis

Volume

20

Issue

12

Start Page

2964

End Page

2971

Rights Holder(s)

SCOPUS

Bibliographic Citation

Journal of Thrombosis and Haemostasis Vol.20 No.12 (2022) , 2964-2971

Suggested Citation

Potere N., Barco S., Mahé I., Cesarman-Maus G., Angchaisuksiri P., Leader A., Okoye H.C., Olayemi E., Ay C., Carrier M., Connors J.M., Farmakis I.T., Fumagalli R.M., Jing Z.C., Lee L.H., McLintock C., Ní Ainle F., Giannakoulas G., Goto S., Guillermo Esposito M.C., Jara-Palomares L., Szlaszynska M., Tan C.W., Van Es N., Wang T.F., Hunt B.J., Di Nisio M. Awareness of venous thromboembolism among patients with cancer: Preliminary findings from a global initiative for World Thrombosis Day. Journal of Thrombosis and Haemostasis Vol.20 No.12 (2022) , 2964-2971. 2971. doi:10.1111/jth.15902 Retrieved from: https://repository.li.mahidol.ac.th/handle/20.500.14594/85243

Title

Awareness of venous thromboembolism among patients with cancer: Preliminary findings from a global initiative for World Thrombosis Day

Other Contributor(s)

Mahidol University

Abstract

Background: Cancer-associated venous thromboembolism (CAT) has detrimental impact on patients' clinical outcomes and quality of life. Data on CAT education, communication, and awareness among the general cancer population are scanty. Methods: We present the preliminary results of an ongoing patient-centered survey including 27 items covering major spheres of CAT. The survey, available in 14 languages, was promoted and disseminated online through social networks, email newsletters, websites, and media. Results: As of September 20, 2022, 749 participants from 27 countries completed the survey. Overall, 61.8% (n = 460) of responders were not aware of their risk of CAT. Among those who received information on CAT, 26.2% (n = 56) were informed only at the time of CAT diagnosis. Over two thirds (69.1%, n = 501) of participants received no education on signs and symptoms of venous thromboembolism (VTE); among those who were educated about the possible clinical manifestations, 58.9% (n = 119) were given instructions to seek consultation in case of VTE suspicion. Two hundred twenty-four respondents (30.9%) had a chance to discuss the potential use of primary thromboprophylaxis with health-care providers. Just over half (58.7%, n = 309) were unaware of the risks of bleeding associated with anticoagulation, despite being involved in anticoagulant-related discussions or exposed to anticoagulants. Most responders (85%, n = 612) valued receiving CAT education as highly relevant; however, 51.7% (n = 375) expressed concerns about insufficient time spent and clarity of education received. Conclusions: This ongoing survey involving cancer patients with diverse ethnic, cultural, and geographical backgrounds highlights important patient knowledge gaps. These findings warrant urgent interventions to improve education and awareness, and reduce CAT burden.

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Medicine

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https://repository.li.mahidol.ac.th/handle/20.500.14594/85243

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Scopus 2022

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