Nursing care for pediatric patients with central venous access devices

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dc.contributor.authorReid, Jacqueline, G
dc.contributor.examiningcommitteeWhittaker, Christina (Nursing) Birk, Patricia (Pediatrics and Child Health)en_US
dc.contributor.supervisorAteah, Christine (Nursing)en_US
dc.date.accessioned2015-01-08T16:46:22Z
dc.date.available2015-01-08T16:46:22Z
dc.date.issued2015-01-08
dc.degree.disciplineNursingen_US
dc.degree.levelMaster of Nursing (M.N.)en_US
dc.description.abstractAbstract Central venous access devices (CVADs) have become essential interventions for pediatric patients. However, their use is associated with serious complications. The most common and potentially preventable complication is catheter related blood steam infections (CRBSIs). Despite the implementation of interventions that have been shown to decrease their risk, CRBSIs still occur. Pediatric nurses were surveyed regarding their knowledge and application of recommended CVAD care practices, and their perspectives on possible factors that could contribute to the incidence of CRBSIs. Donabedian’s (1966) Structure-Process-Outcome Model guided the study. A cross-sectional, descriptive and exploratory mixed-methods survey design was used. The convenience sample consisted of 93 pediatric nurses. Findings indicate areas of concern related to adherence to CVAD care guidelines and situations that could interfere with the provision of recommended CVAD care. The primary factor identified was the use of improper technique by members of the healthcare team and the patients’ families.en_US
dc.description.noteFebruary 2015en_US
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/1993/30174
dc.language.isoengen_US
dc.rightsopen accessen_US
dc.subjectcentral venous access devicesen_US
dc.subjectpediatricsen_US
dc.subjectcatheter-related blood stream infectionsen_US
dc.titleNursing care for pediatric patients with central venous access devicesen_US
dc.typemaster thesisen_US
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