Development of a Questionnaire to Assess Patient Knowledge About Non-vitamin K Anticoagulants (NOAC)

Development and Validation of a Novel Educational Program for Patients Prescribed Non-vitamin K Anticoagulants (NOAC)

Pharmacists are in the best position to counsel and educate patients on anticoagulant agents such as NOACs. This should enable patients to play a more active role in their treatment and ultimately enhance adherence behaviour. However, educational elements should be targeted to knowledge. Thus, the investigators will develop and validate a questionnaire that can assess knowledge about NOACs

Inclusion Criteria:

• Intake of a NOACs (Rivaroxaban, Edoxaban, Dabigatran, Apixaban)
• ≥18 years
• Able to give written Informed consent in German

Exclusion Criteria:

• NOACs for orthopaedic indication
• Dementia in medical history