Table 1 showing inclusion and exclusion criteria of review papers
Inclusion criteria | Exclusion criteria |
|---|---|
Studies published since 1995 (Global data) | Studies reporting on patient decision aids for oral anticoagulation |
Studies published in English language | The prescribing, monitoring, adherence of oral anticoagulants for conditions other than non-valvular atrial fibrillation |
Optimisation of oral anticoagulant medication. For example, a study may refer to aspects of medicines optimisation without specifically identifying this as such. Therefore, studies were included if they referred to safe prescribing, monitoring, adherence, safety, appropriate use, barriers to use, efficacy, adverse effects, or benefits of oral anticoagulants in elderly patients. | The prescribing, monitoring, adherence of oral anticoagulants for patients below 65 years of age |
The attitudes, perception, views or experiences of healthcare professionals or elderly patients taking oral anticoagulants | Clinical trials of oral anticoagulants |
Studies reporting on prescribing trends or patterns of anticoagulants |