What fuels suboptimal care of peripheral intravenous catheter-related infections in hospitals? A qualitative study of decision-making among Spanish nurses.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Peripheral intravenous catheters (PIVC) are commonly used in hospital worldwide. However, PIVC are not exempt from complications. Catheter-related bloodstream infections (CRBSI) increase morbidity and mortality rates, and costs for the healthcare organization. PIVC care is shaped by the complex mix of professional and organizational culture, such as knowledge gaps, low perception of impact of PIVCs on patient safety, or lack of hospital guidelines.

Aim

To explore determinants of decision-making about the prevention of PIVC-BSI among nurses in Spanish hospitals.

Methods

We conducted a descriptive qualitative study with semi-structured interviews in three public hospitals, the Balearic Islands Health Care Service in Spain. We considered hospital ward nurses w

SUBMITTER: Blanco-Mavillard I 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9389778 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature