Comparing peripherally inserted central catheter-related practices across hospitals with different insertion models: a multisite qualitative study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Peripherally inserted central catheters (PICCs) provide reliable intravenous access for delivery of parenteral therapy. Yet, little is known about PICC care practices or how they vary across hospitals. We compared PICC-related processes across hospitals with different insertion delivery models.

Methods

We used a descriptive qualitative methodology and a naturalist philosophy, with site visits to conduct semistructured interviews completed between August 2018 and January 2019. Study sites included five Veterans Affairs Medical Centres, two with vascular access teams (VATs), two with PICC insertion primarily by interventional radiology (IR) and one without on-site PICC insertion capability. Interview participants were healthcare personnel (n=56), including physician

SUBMITTER: Krein SL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8222389 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature