Patient acceptability of three different central venous access devices for the delivery of systemic anticancer therapy: a qualitative study.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Three types of central venous access devices (CVADs) are routinely used in the delivery of intravenous systemic anticancer therapy (SACT): peripherally inserted central catheters (PICCs), subcutaneously tunnelled central catheters (Hickman-type devices) and totally implantable chest wall ports (Ports). This qualitative study, nested within a multicentre, randomised controlled trial, sought to explore patient acceptability and experiences of the three devices.

Design

Eight focus groups were audio-recorded, transcribed and thematically analysed.

Setting

Six outpatient cancer treatment centres in the UK.

Participants

Forty-two patients (20 female, mean age 61.7 years) who had taken part or were taking part in the broader trial.

Intervention

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SUBMITTER: Ryan C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6624052 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature