The purpose of this study was to examine the efficacy of using an electronic tablet to provide patient education for flushing peripherally inserted central catheters (PICCs) as a way to reduce the incidence of occlusion” Petroulias (2017).
Abstract:
The purpose of this study was to examine the efficacy of using an electronic tablet to provide patient education for flushing peripherally inserted central catheters (PICCs) as a way to reduce the incidence of occlusion. Eleven patients, newly diagnosed with cancer, participated in a pilot study that used a video on PICC flushing and remote coaching using FaceTime (Apple, Cupertino, CA) to teach patients how to maintain their PICCs in their homes. At the end of the 6-week intervention, no adverse outcomes (occlusions or infections) were noted among the patients who participated in the study.
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Reference:
Petroulias, P.L. (2017) Use of Electronic Tablets for Patient Education on Flushing Peripherally Inserted Central Catheters. Journal of Infusion Nursing. 40(5), p.298-304.
doi: 10.1097/NAN.0000000000000239.
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