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Limited data exist regarding patients’ experiences with outpatient CVADs. This study characterized outpatient CVAD care via 14-day patient diaries” Nailon et al (2019).

Abstract:

Patients are increasingly receiving therapy at home via central vascular access devices (CVADs). Limited data exist regarding patients’ experiences with outpatient CVADs. This study characterized outpatient CVAD care via 14-day patient diaries. Information included location, frequency, and purpose of CVAD access episodes and who performed CVAD care. Across all patients, 77% of care was provided in the patient’s home compared with other sites. Home care was provided via self-care (48%), by a family member/caregiver (25%), or by a nurse (27%). Flushing the device was the most frequent reason for device access (52%). An occlusion rate of 9.57 per 1000 device days was also noted. Further examination of CVAD maintenance and patient/care provider education is warranted.

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Reference:

Nailon, R.E., Rupp, M.E. and Lyden, E. (2019) A Day in the Life of a CVAD. Journal of Infusion Nursing. 42(3), p.125-131. doi: 10.1097/NAN.0000000000000321.