Benefits of an online multimodal nursing program among patients with peripherally inserted central catheter-related thrombosis

ABSTRACT:

Background

Asymptomatic peripherally inserted central catheter-related thrombosis (PICC-RT) is one of the most common and dangerous complications caused by peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) insertion. A variety of factors might lead to huge psychological pressures on patients and markedly affect their quality of life. The aim of this study was to evaluate the benefits of an online multimodal nursing program on the quality of life and psychological resilience of asymptomatic PICC-RT patients with ovarian cancer.

Methods

This was a prospective cohort study on patients with asymptomatic PICC-RT. Patients in the control group received routine nursing care, while patients in the intervention group obtained extra assistance through an online multimodal nursing progr

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PROVIDER: S-EPMC9531013 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature