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Implementation of Evidence-Based Practice in Peripheral Intravenous Catheter Care

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Background: Inserting a peripheral intravenous (PIV) catheter is a common health care procedure; however, risks include phlebitis, extravasation, and accidental dislodgement. Using evidence-based practices (EBPs) can reduce these risks. Purpose:… Click to show full abstract

Background: Inserting a peripheral intravenous (PIV) catheter is a common health care procedure; however, risks include phlebitis, extravasation, and accidental dislodgement. Using evidence-based practices (EBPs) can reduce these risks. Purpose: The purpose of this study was to implement an evidence-based PIV catheter care bundle and a decision-making algorithm. Methods: A quasi-experimental study design was used. A care bundle and an evidence-based decision-making algorithm were implemented on a medical unit. Outcomes included length of PIV catheter dwell time, phlebitis and other complications, and health professionals' adherence to the interventions. Results: A total of 364 PIV catheters were assessed. PIV catheter dwell time decreased from 3.6 to 2.9 days (P < .001), and phlebitis rates decreased from 14.8% to 4.9% (P < .05). Health professionals' adherence increased from 84.3% to 91.8%. Conclusions: Implementing EBPs can improve care provided to patients with PIV catheters.

Keywords: catheter; piv catheter; care; evidence based; peripheral intravenous

Journal Title: Journal of Nursing Care Quality
Year Published: 2023

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