The descriptive information section included age, gender, experience as a surgical nurse, education related to VTE, and source of education. The semi-structured interview questionnaire included two questions focused on nursing care practices for VTE prevention and barriers faced during VTE prophylaxis in total knee and hip arthroplasty patients. The two questions were:

What are your nursing care practices as preventions in total knee and hip arthroplasty patients at risk of venous thromboembolism?

What barriers do you face during used VTE nursing care practices in total knee and hip arthroplasty patients at risk of venous thromboembolism?