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Partnering With Patients Undergoing Hemodialysis to Prevent Catheter-Associated Bloodstream Infections

Author(s) -

Victor Mariano,

Enrique CastroSánchez

Publication year - 2017

Publication title -

journal of the association for vascular access

Language(s) - English

Resource type - Journals

SCImago Journal Rank - 0.21

H-Index - 16

eISSN - 1557-1289

pISSN - 1552-8855

DOI - 10.1016/j.java.2017.06.003

Subject(s) - hemodialysis , medicine , safeguarding , intensive care medicine , hemodialysis catheter , patient education , catheter , infection control , multidisciplinary approach , cornerstone , nursing , surgery , social science , sociology , art , visual arts

The threat of catheter-associated bloodstream infections (CABSIs) among hemodialysis patients is present beyond the healthcare setting. With the rise of antimicrobial resistant infections, the benefits of partnering with patients in preventing CABSIs cannot be overemphasized. Patient education is the cornerstone of patient engagement, and a pre-requisite for other involvement strategies. The responsibility for educating patients is multidisciplinary and must be accentuated at all stages of hemodialysis care. Enhancing patient self-efficacy in preventing CABSIs requires them to have an adequate level of knowledge on infection prevention and the skills and confidence to self-care in the community. Providing patient education is the first step to empower patients, facilitating their ownership of their journey in care and safeguarding them from infections

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