The effectiveness of a systematized nursing care intervention in the prevention and identification of phlebitis
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https://doi.org/10.29352/mill0214e.33949Keywords:
phlebitis; peripheral venous catheterization; patient safety; evidence-based practice; nursing careAbstract
Introduction: The use of peripheral venous catheters (PVC) is the most common nursing procedure and carries patient risks, including developing phlebitis. A nursing care protocol for PVC was created at the institutional level to standardize nurses' practices.
Objective: To analyze the incidence of phlebitis associated with PVC before (Group A) and after (Group B) implementation of the protocol; Characterize phlebitis associated with PVC; Identify risk factors that contribute to the development of phlebitis associated with PVC.
Methods: An observational, quantitative, and descriptive study was carried out, with non-probabilistic samples for convenience, in which each group consisted of 50 participants.
Results: After implementing the protocol, there was a reduction in the incidence rate of phlebitis from 26% to 12%, as well as a decrease in grade 3 phlebitis, with only grade 1 and 2 phlebitis being identified. It was also found that around 90% of the participants with phlebitis were undergoing antibiotic therapy, namely Amoxicillin + Clavulanic Acid, and Flucloxacillin.
Conclusion: The protocol could have benefits in reducing the incidence of phlebitis by standardizing practices based on scientific evidence, providing better quality of care, and lowering the costs associated with hospitalization.
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