Patient experiences with peripherally inserted venous catheters- A cross-sectional, multicentre study in Norway.

ABSTRACT:

Aim

To investigate patient experiences with peripherally inserted venous catheters, namely PICC lines and Midlines, as well as the influence of socio-demographic variables, length of stay, comorbidity and complications on these experiences.

Design

The study had a descriptive, multicentre, cross-sectional design.

Methods

We used a questionnaire to investigate patient experiences (N = 359).

Results

Patients experiences were not optimal on each of the items in the questionnaire. Nevertheless, few respondents would have preferred a traditional peripheral venous catheter instead. Moreover, free-text answers indicated that patients were very satisfied with their catheter. Results also indicate that the hospitals have different approach when selecting a PICC li

SUBMITTER: Leonardsen AL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7113511 | biostudies-literature | 2020 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature