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"Some consumers and caregivers may require additional support while undergoing community-based intravenous treatment" Sharp et al (2023).

Community-based intravenous treatment

Abstract:

Purpose: Map existing research and describe the consumer/caregiver experience of community-based intravenous treatment, central venous access devices (CVADs), supportive care needs, and information preferences.

Design: Scoping review.

Methods: Five databases (Joanna Briggs Institute, Cochrane library, Emcare, Embase, and Medline) were searched. Screening and data extraction were performed independently by two reviewers.

Findings: Forty-eight studies were included.

Conclusions: Although community-based intravenous treatment and CVADs have a significant impact on consumers and caregivers, there is scant research on their supportive care needs and information preferences.

Clinical evidence: Some consumers and caregivers may require additional support while undergoing community-based intravenous treatment.

Sharp R, Xu Q, Corsini N, Turner L, Altschwager J, Marker J, Ullman A, Esterman A. Community-based Intravenous Treatment and Central Venous Access Devices: A Scoping Review of the Consumer and Caregiver Experience, Information Preferences, and Supportive Care Needs. J Community Health Nurs. 2023 Jan-Mar;40(1):28-51. doi: 10.1080/07370016.2022.2081506. PMID: 36602775.