Prospective, monocentric observational study on the clinical use and patient satisfaction of an implantable venous access Port.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

Long-term totally implantable venous access ports (TIVAP) are essential for administering chemotherapy and parenteral nutrition in cancer patients. This study aimed to evaluate patient satisfaction and postoperative complications, compared to existing literature, emphasizing patient-reported outcomes (PRO) as a critical factor in treatment decisions.

Methods

A prospective, monocentric observational study included 149 patients requiring TIVAP between April 13 and August 17, 2022. Patient satisfaction was assessed using a questionnaire covering four domains: overall satisfaction, willingness to choose the port again, cosmetic result, and pain experience. A meta-analysis of seven studies (1,035 patients) was performed to establish baseline data. The study assumed a non-

SUBMITTER: Werba A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11865111 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature