Open AccessPatient experiences with peripherally inserted venous catheters— A cross‐sectional, multicentre study in Norway
Author(s) -
Leonardsen AnnChatrin Linqvist,
Lunde Ellen Marie,
Smith Stine Thorvaldsen,
Olsen Gitte Lise
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
nursing open
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.55
H-Index - 12
ISSN - 2054-1058
DOI - 10.1002/nop2.448
Subject(s) - medicine , peripherally inserted central catheter , cross sectional study , perspective (graphical) , comorbidity , catheter , intensive care medicine , surgery , pathology , artificial intelligence , computer science
Abstract Aim To investigate patient experiences with peripherally inserted venous catheters, namely PICC lines and Midlines, as well as the influence of socio‐demographic variables, length of stay, comorbidity and complications on these experiences. Design The study had a descriptive, multicentre, cross‐sectional design. Methods We used a questionnaire to investigate patient experiences ( N = 359). Results Patients experiences were not optimal on each of the items in the questionnaire. Nevertheless, few respondents would have preferred a traditional peripheral venous catheter instead. Moreover, free‐text answers indicated that patients were very satisfied with their catheter. Results also indicate that the hospitals have different approach when selecting a PICC line or a Midline as route of choice. The only factor associated with patient experiences was “complications.” Conclusion Even though patients reported of several disadvantages with the PICC line/Midline, findings indicate that they would have chosen this again. PICC lines and Midlines are beneficial from the patients' perspective, even though they have disadvantages.