Galen eCalcs - Module: Anticoag Module
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Description
The Anticoagulation Tracking calculator is designed to help clinicians begin anticoagulant therapy for patients by estimating the necessary dosage. The tool can also be used to track a patient's therapy over an extended period of time. Due to its robust design, Anticoagulation Tracking has a separate tab in the HTB within TouchWorks.
Data Fields
The following table explain each data field and it's functionality.
| Name of Field | Functionality | Carry Forward? | Required Field? |
|---|---|---|---|
| INR | A free text field to document INR value | Yes, the value in this field will be carried forward | Yes, it is a required field. |
| INR Date | A date field | No, this field will not carry forward | Yes |
| Goal INR | INR Value ranges that are considered healthy for the patient | Yes | Yes |
| INR Relative to Range | Where the patient's INR falls in comparison to their Goal INR | No | Yes |
| Indication of Therapy | Why the patient is receiving therapy | Yes | No |
| Indication Comments | Free text field for comments regarding therapy. Limit - 250 characters | Yes | No |
| INR Complications | Any complications the patient experienced | Yes? | no? |
| Treatment Duration | The length of therapy | Yes | Yes |
| Current Totally Weekly Dose | The patient's current dosage | Yes | Yes |
| Anticoagulant Name | The name/type of anticoagulant | Yes | No |
| Tablet Strength | Multiple dosage strengths can be selected | Yes | No |
| Discontinue Notes | Free text field for comments regarding discontinuation. Limit - 250 characters | No | No |
| Change Dose | A Yes/No field indicating if change in dosage is necessary | No | Yes |
| Recommended New Weekly Dose | When "Change Dose" is "yes" then calculator will calculate the patient's new weekly dosage | No | No |
| Next INR Date | The patient's recommended next visit date | No | Yes |
| Non-Compliance Risk | Patient's level of disobedience | No | Yes |
| Bridging Indication and Comments | A check box indicating Bridging occurred, when checked, the comments field will be available for note taking. Limit - 250 characters | Yes | No |
| Comments | Free text field for any additional comments | Yes | No |
| Patient Instructions | Additional instructions for the patients, will be pulled into patient print out | Yes | No |
Fields that are carried forward will contain the same value from the last visit.
Fields that are required will be bright yellow with a red asterisk next to them indicating that they must be filled out to commit the information.
Calculator Outputs
| Output | Mapping Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Recommedation | Results | An automated recommndation for the patient's current therapy |
| INR | Results | Patient's INR as reflected in the input |
| Goal INR | Results | INR value range that is considered healthy for the patient as reflected in the input |
| INR Relative to Range | Results | Where the patient's current INR falls in comparison to their Goal INR as reflected in the input |
| Indication of Therapy | Results | Why the patient is recieving therapy |
| Indication Comments | Results | Free text |
| INR Compications | Results | Any complications the patient experienced |
| Treatment Duration | Results | The length of the patient's therapy |
| Current Total Weekly Dose | Results | The patient's current dosage |
| Anticoagulant Name | Results | The name/type of anticoagulant |
| Tablet Strength | Results | The potentcy of the tablet being prescribed |
| Change Dose | Results | Does the patient need a new dose? |
| New Total Weekly Dose | Results | New dosage automatically calculated |
| Next INR | Results | The date of the patient's next therapy session |
| Compliance Risk | Results | The level of risk for a patient's disobedience |
| New Weekly Dose Summary | Results Table | Displays the patient's daily dose intake |