Use of specific indicators to detect warfarin-related adverse events.
Hartis CE, Gum MO, Lederer JW. Use of specific indicators to detect warfarin-related adverse events. American Journal of Health-System Pharmacy. 2005;62(16). doi:10.2146/ajhp040404.
The authors describe their work with six hospitals that implemented triggers for warfarin therapy, pharmacist review of the trigger events, and interventions with the providers involved. The authors report a 70% decline in adverse drug events in the course of the 18-month study period.