{"database":"biostudies-literature","file_versions":[],"scores":null,"additional":{"omics_type":["Unknown"],"submitter":["Yu Y"],"pubmed_abstract":["<h4>Background</h4>Deep vein catheterization is common in patients with advanced cancer, but safety and cost comparisons between catheter types are limited.<h4>Purpose</h4>To evaluate the safety and economic impact of a modified medium-length catheter versus a standard peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) line in patients with advanced cancer.<h4>Methods</h4>A prospective cohort study was conducted involving 160 patients with advanced cancer receiving palliative care between January 2022 and April 2024. Patients were randomized to a study group (modified medium-length catheter) or control group (PICC line). Venous complications, satisfaction, and costs were compared.<h4>Results</h4>The study group had lower rates of venous thrombosis, bleeding, and catheter infection. Patient sati"],"journal":["Journal of nursing care quality"],"full_dataset_link":["https://www.ebi.ac.uk/biostudies/studies/S-EPMC12919650"],"repository":["biostudies-literature"],"pubmed_title":["Safety and Cost Evaluation of Modified Medium-Length Catheters in Patients With Advanced Cancer: A Randomized Controlled Trial."],"pmcid":["PMC12919650"],"pubmed_authors":["Yan J","Zhou Q","Wang B","Ye G","Chen Y","Yu Y"],"additional_accession":[]},"is_claimable":false,"name":"Safety and Cost Evaluation of Modified Medium-Length Catheters in Patients With Advanced Cancer: A Randomized Controlled Trial.","description":"<h4>Background</h4>Deep vein catheterization is common in patients with advanced cancer, but safety and cost comparisons between catheter types are limited.<h4>Purpose</h4>To evaluate the safety and economic impact of a modified medium-length catheter versus a standard peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) line in patients with advanced cancer.<h4>Methods</h4>A prospective cohort study was conducted involving 160 patients with advanced cancer receiving palliative care between January 2022 and April 2024. Patients were randomized to a study group (modified medium-length catheter) or control group (PICC line). Venous complications, satisfaction, and costs were compared.<h4>Results</h4>The study group had lower rates of venous thrombosis, bleeding, and catheter infection. Patient sati","dates":{"release":"2025-01-01T00:00:00Z","publication":"2025 Aug","modification":"2026-07-16T09:56:53.442Z","creation":"2026-07-09T10:49:38.681Z"},"accession":"S-EPMC12919650","cross_references":{"pubmed":["40839805"],"doi":["10.1097/NCQ.0000000000000905"]}}