A Pharmacist-Led Education Program to Improve Adherence to Direct Oral Anticoagulants in Patients With Atrial Fibrillation

Trained pharnacists will provide information on: (1) the indication and the reason of DOAC prescription, (2) the name and the appearance of the DOAC agent, (3) the dose, frequency, time of administration, (4) the mechanism of action, (5) management of missed doses, (6) potential side effects and self-monitoring, and (7) perioperative management. An education leaflet about DOACs will also be provided to improve patients' understanding about the use of DOACs.

Patients in the usual care group will receive only usual care, without pharmacists providing additional DOAC education materials.