Experiences of children with central venous access devices: a mixed-methods study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Our study aims to explore the experience of having a central venous access device (CVAD) from the perspective of the child and family and how movements within and outside of hospital environments influence this experience.

Methods

A mixed-methods study was conducted across Children's Health Queensland (Australia), including inpatient and home-care settings. Children less than 18 years with CVADs were eligible and followed for 3 months or CVAD removal. A subgroup of primary caregivers participated in semi-structured interviews. Quantitative and qualitative measures of child and family CVAD experiences were explored.

Results

In total, 163 patients with 200 CVADs were recruited and followed for 6993 catheter days (3329 [48%] inpatients; 3147 [45%] outpatients;

SUBMITTER: Ullman AJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9876783 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature