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Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter Placement in a Cardiology Ward: A Focus Group Study of Nurses’ Perspectives

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  • Anabela Salgueiro-Oliveira

    (The Health Sciences Research Unit: Nursing (UICISA: E), Nursing School of Coimbra (ESEnfC), 3004-011 Coimbra, Portugal)

  • Rafael A. Bernardes

    (The Health Sciences Research Unit: Nursing (UICISA: E), Nursing School of Coimbra (ESEnfC), 3004-011 Coimbra, Portugal)

  • David Adriano

    (Coimbra Hospital and Universitary Centre—General Hospital, 3041-801 Coimbra, Portugal)

  • Beatriz Serambeque

    (The Health Sciences Research Unit: Nursing (UICISA: E), Nursing School of Coimbra (ESEnfC), 3004-011 Coimbra, Portugal
    Coimbra Institute for Clinical and Biomedical Research (iCBR) Area of Environment Genetics and Oncobiology (CIMAGO), University of Coimbra, 3000-548 Coimbra, Portugal
    Biophysics Institute of Faculty of Medicine, University of Coimbra, 3000-548 Coimbra, Portugal
    Center for Innovative Biomedicine and Biotechnology (CIBB), 3000-548 Coimbra, Portugal)

  • Paulo Santos-Costa

    (The Health Sciences Research Unit: Nursing (UICISA: E), Nursing School of Coimbra (ESEnfC), 3004-011 Coimbra, Portugal)

  • Liliana B. Sousa

    (The Health Sciences Research Unit: Nursing (UICISA: E), Nursing School of Coimbra (ESEnfC), 3004-011 Coimbra, Portugal)

  • Fernando Gama

    (Coimbra Hospital and Universitary Centre, 3004-561 Coimbra, Portugal)

  • Rita Barroca

    (Hospital dos Lusíadas, 1500-458 Lisbon, Portugal)

  • Luciene M. Braga

    (Nursing Department, Federal University of Viçosa, Viçosa 36570-900, Brazil)

  • João Graveto

    (The Health Sciences Research Unit: Nursing (UICISA: E), Nursing School of Coimbra (ESEnfC), 3004-011 Coimbra, Portugal)

  • Pedro Parreira

    (The Health Sciences Research Unit: Nursing (UICISA: E), Nursing School of Coimbra (ESEnfC), 3004-011 Coimbra, Portugal)

Abstract

Intravenous therapy administration through peripheral venous catheters is one of the most common nursing procedures performed in clinical contexts. However, peripherally inserted central catheters (PICC) remain insufficiently used by nurses and can be considered a potential alternative for patients who need aggressive intravenous therapy and/or therapy for extended periods. The purpose of this study was to understand nurses’ perspectives about PICC implementation in their clinical practice. As part of an action-research project, three focus groups were developed in June 2019 with nineteen nurses of a cardiology ward from a Portuguese tertiary hospital. From the content analysis, two main categories emerged: ‘nursing practices’ and ‘patients’. Nurses considered PICC beneficial for their clinical practice because it facilitates maintenance care and catheter replacement rates. Moreover, nurses suggested that, since there is a need for specific skills, the constitution of vascular access teams, as recommended by international guidelines, could be an advantage. Regarding patient benefits, nurses highlighted a decrease in the number of venipunctures and also of patient discomfort, which was associated with the number of peripheral venous catheters. Infection prevention was also indicated. As an emerging medical device used among clinicians, peripherally inserted central catheters seem to be essential to clinical practice.

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  • Anabela Salgueiro-Oliveira & Rafael A. Bernardes & David Adriano & Beatriz Serambeque & Paulo Santos-Costa & Liliana B. Sousa & Fernando Gama & Rita Barroca & Luciene M. Braga & João Graveto & Pedro P, 2021. "Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter Placement in a Cardiology Ward: A Focus Group Study of Nurses’ Perspectives," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 18(14), pages 1-8, July.
  • Handle: RePEc:gam:jijerp:v:18:y:2021:i:14:p:7618-:d:596274
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    1. Mojtaba Vaismoradi & Susanna Tella & Patricia A. Logan & Jayden Khakurel & Flores Vizcaya-Moreno, 2020. "Nurses’ Adherence to Patient Safety Principles: A Systematic Review," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 17(6), pages 1-15, March.
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