What fuels suboptimal care of peripheral intravenous catheter-related infections in hospitals? A qualitative study of decision-making among Spanish nurses

What fuels suboptimal care of peripheral intravenous catheter-related infections in hospitals? A qualitative study of decision-making among Spanish nurses

Abstract Background Peripheral intravenous catheters (PIVC) are commonly used in hospital worldwide. However, PIVC are not exempt from complications. Catheter-related bloodstream infections (CRBSI) increase morbidity and mortality rates, and costs for the healthcare organization. PIVC care is shaped...

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Main Authors: Ian Blanco-Mavillard, Enrique Castro-Sánchez, Gaizka Parra-García, Miguel Ángel Rodríguez-Calero, Miquel Bennasar-Veny, Ismael Fernández-Fernández, Harri Lorente-Neches, Joan de Pedro-Gómez
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2022-08-01
Series:Antimicrobial Resistance and Infection Control
Subjects:
Clinical decision making
Peripheral venous catheterization
Catheter-related infections
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13756-022-01144-5

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s13756-022-01144-5

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