Factors influencing the optimal selection of central venous access devices: A qualitative study of health care team members' perspectives.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

This study aimed to explore health care team members' understanding of the factors influencing the optimal selection of central venous access devices (CVADs).

Methods

The data of the study was collected using semi-structured interviews. Twenty-six hospital medical staff (four hospital manager, 15 head nurses, 7 nurse) with experience in peripheral or central catheterization from four regions (Northern China, Southern China, Northwest China, and Qinghai-Tibet China) in China were interviewed between June and October 2021. Content analysis was used to analyze the data.

Results

The results revealed five themes and 14 sub-themes. Patients: concerns, resources, requirements, and evaluation (security concerns, support resources, life requirements, evaluation among

SUBMITTER: Sheng Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9587387 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature