Paterson RS, Larsen EN, Cooke M, Rickard CM, Walker RM, Marsh N. Integrated versus non-integrated peripheral intravenous catheters: a cross-sectional survey of nurse experiences.
Br J Nurs 2023;
32:S6-S16. [PMID:
36715520 DOI:
10.12968/bjon.2023.32.2.s6]
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Abstract
BACKGROUND
Integrated peripheral intravenous catheters (PIVCs) demonstrate clinical efficacy, however, device complexity and design differences may be a potential barrier to implementation.
AIMS
To assess nurse acceptability of integrated PIVC systems.
METHODS
A cross-sectional survey was nested within a multicentre randomised controlled trial. One hundred nurses caring for patients with integrated and non-integrated PIVCs completed a 17-item survey about key differences between devices (eg function and appearance, perceived patient comfort and skin injuries).
FINDINGS
Most nurses reported the integrated PIVC wings prevented device movement (80%), achieved patient comfort in areas of flexion (78%), and no patients developed skin injuries (100%). Nurses rated the ease of accessing and overall confidence using the integrated PIVC as significantly higher than the non-integrated design (P<0.001).
CONCLUSION
The integrated PIVC received positive feedback from nurses and had few barriers to implementation.
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