Randomized controlled trials in central vascular access devices: A scoping review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Randomized controlled trials evaluate the effectiveness of interventions for central venous access devices, however, high complication rates remain. Scoping reviews map the available evidence and demonstrate evidence deficiencies to focus ongoing research priorities.

Method

A scoping review (January 2006-December 2015) of randomized controlled trials evaluating the effectiveness of interventions to improve central venous access device outcomes; including peripherally inserted central catheters, non-tunneled, tunneled and totally implanted venous access catheters. MeSH terms were used to undertake a systematic search with data extracted by two independent researchers, using a standardized data extraction form.

Results

In total, 178 trials were included (78 n

SUBMITTER: Takashima M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5360326 | biostudies-literature | 2017

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature