Evidence summary of prevention strategies for catheter-related infections among cancer patients with home parenteral nutrition.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To provide a comprehensive summary of evidence on prevention strategies for catheter-related infections among cancer patients with home parenteral nutrition.

Methods

A systematic literature search was conducted for identifying prevention strategies for catheter-related infections among cancer patients with home parenteral nutrition, including clinical decisions, guidelines, best practices, expert consensus, evidence summaries, and systematic reviews. The search period includes publications from January 2000 to April 2024.

Results

Seven articles were included in the review, comprising four guidelines, one expert consensus, and two systematic reviews. This resulted in the identification of five evidence themes and 33 best evidence statements, addressing safety

SUBMITTER: Zhong Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11405632 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature