PiccPed® app impact on nurses' knowledge to prevent adverse events for peripherally inserted central catheters (PICC) in pediatric and neonatal healthcare: A quasi-experimental study.

BACKGROUND: The PiccPed® health application was developed to support clinical decision-making in peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) management. We aimed to evaluate its impact on nurses' knowledge regarding the prevention of PICC-associated adverse events in pediatrics and neonatology. METHODS: A quasi-experimental, pre-post intervention study, was conducted with a dependent/paired sample of pediatric and neonatal nurses from two tertiary hospitals in South Brazil. Data were collected from October 2022 to January 2023 across three phases: pre-, intervention (use of the PiccPed®) and post-test. Study outcomes were a knowledge test (15 questions) of evidence-based PICC maintenance procedures, and PiccPed® app time spent and screens used. RESULTS: A total of 56 nurses completed the study. The post-test mean score was significantly higher (12/15; standard deviation (SD) 1.9) in comparison with the pre-test (mean 9/15; SD 2.2). The change in scores was significantly higher for nurses without postgraduate qualifications, in comparison to those with (Mean Difference 1.26; p = 0.039). Each minute using the app resulted in a significant increase of 0.04 points (95% confidence interval 0.01-0.08; p = 0.014) on the mean post-test score (10.94 points). CONCLUSION: The research demonstrated that PiccPed® enhances nurses' learning regarding the prevention of adverse events associated with PICC maintenance in pediatrics and neonatology. APPLICATION TO PRACTICE: The app can be safely and effectively used for training and continuing education of nurses who care for children and neonates with PICCs.

Disinfection of needleless connectors to reduce Staphylococcus aureus bacterial load.

HIGHLIGHTS: Compare effectiveness of chemical disinfectants in reducing S. aureus. Five disinfectants reduced the bacterial load, especially chlorhexidine solutions. Focus on Brazilian clinical practice of needleless connector disinfection. PURPOSE: This study aimed to gain further knowledge about the comparative effectiveness of chemical disinfectants in reducing the bacterial load of NCs inoculated with S. aureus. METHODS: Disinfection of needleless connectors was undertaken in vitro against S. aureus comparing 70% isopropyl alcohol (IPA), 70% ethanol, 0.5% and 2% chlorhexidine in 70% IPA applied with gauze, and 70% IPA single-use cap (Site-Scrub®). RESULTS: All disinfectants reduced the bacterial load (P<0.001), especially the chlorhexidine solutions. Mechanical friction should follow guidelines. CONCLUSION: This study found that all tested disinfectants effectively reduced the bacterial load and more clinical studies must be developed with a focus on the Brazilian clinical practice of needleless connector disinfection.

Incidence and Factors Associated with Delirium in Children in a Single Pediatric Intensive Care Unit in Brazil.

PURPOSE: To identify the incidence of delirium in a Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU); to determine the factors associated with the occurrence of delirium and the agreement between two scales used for detection of pediatric delirium in critically ill children. DESIGNS AND METHOD: Descriptive longitudinal study carried out in a PICU. The sample consisted of 65 critically ill children admitted to the PICU, with more than 24 h of hospitalization, excluding children with neurological or cognitive impairment, hearing and visual impairment, chronic encephalopathy and declining consent to participate in the study. Two scales were applied, the Cornell Assessment of Pediatric Delirium (CAPD) and the Sophia Observation Withdrawal Symptoms - Pediatric Delirium Scale (SOS_PD). Descriptive and inferential statistical analysis, with a 5% significance level was performed. RESULTS: Delirium was identified in 7.7% of children, with duration of the disorder of about 2 days. A very good agreement (Kappa = 1; p-value <0.001) between the two scales was identified. CAPD presented positive predictive value of 80.0%. There was a statistical association between the occurrence of delirium and age less than 2 years (p = 0.060); female gender (p = 0.057); use of mechanical pulmonary ventilation (p = 0.034); antiemetics (p = 0.002); anticholinergics (p = 0.044), and changes in serum sodium and potassium (p = 0.053). CONCLUSION: Demographic, clinical, and pharmacological conditions were associated with the occurrence of delirium. PRACTICE IMPLICATIONS: Routine monitoring is the first step to any delirium prevention strategies, so delirium screening by the bedside nurse must be valued through a commitment to education and training.

Perception of nursing and medical professionals on patient safety in neonatal intensive care units. / Segurança do paciente na percepção da enfermagem e medicina em unidades de terapia intensiva neonatal.

OBJECTIVE: To describe patient safety in the perception of nursing and medical professionals of neonatal intensive care units. METHOD: Exploratory and descriptive study with a qualitative approach, using the instrument Hospital Survey on Patient Safety Culture for data collection. Twenty-eight nursing and medical professionals of three neonatal intensive care units in the city of Florianópolis, state of Santa Catarina, participated in the study, from 2013 to 2015. Content thematic analysis was used for data analysis. RESULTS: The following categories emerged: perception and strategies for patient safety; risk factors that interfere with patient safety; challenges in the communication of errors associated with health care. CONCLUSIONS: Patient safety in the perception of professionals reflected the importance of safe care and the identification of risk factors in work conditions, predisposing to errors. Communication of risk situations, development of safety culture, and qualification are of utmost importance.

The culture of patient safety from the perspective of the pediatric emergency nursing team.

OBJECTIVE: To identify the patient safety culture in pediatric emergencies from the perspective of the nursing team. METHOD: A quantitative, cross-sectional survey research study with a sample composed of 75 professionals of the nursing team. Data was collected between September and November 2014 in three Pediatric Emergency units by applying the Hospital Survey on Patient Safety Culture instrument. Data were submitted to descriptive analysis. RESULTS: Strong areas for patient safety were not found, with areas identified having potential being: Expectations and actions from supervisors/management to promote patient safety and teamwork. Areas identified as critical were: Non-punitive response to error and support from hospital management for patient safety. The study found a gap between the safety culture and pediatric emergencies, but it found possibilities of transformation that will contribute to the safety of pediatric patients. CONCLUSION: Nursing professionals need to become protagonists in the process of replacing the current paradigm for a culture focused on safety. The replication of this study in other institutions is suggested in order to improve the current health care scenario. OBJETIVO: Identificar a cultura de segurança do paciente em emergências pediátricas, na perspectiva da equipe de enfermagem. MÉTODO: Pesquisa quantitativa, tipo survey transversal. Amostra composta por 75 profissionais da equipe de enfermagem. Dados coletados entre setembro e novembro de 2014, em três Emergências Pediátricas, aplicando o instrumento Hospital Survey on Patient Safety Culture. Dados submetidos à análise descritiva. RESULTADOS: Não foram encontradas áreas de força para a segurança do paciente, sendo identificadas áreas com potencial de assim se tornarem: Expectativas e ações do supervisor/chefia para promoção da segurança do paciente e Trabalho em equipe. Como área crítica identificaram-se: Resposta não punitiva ao erro e Apoio da gestão hospitalar para segurança do paciente. O estudo apontou distanciamento entre a cultura de segurança e as emergências pediátricas, porém vislumbrou possibilidades de transformação, que contribuirão para segurança do paciente pediátrico. CONCLUSÃO: Os profissionais de enfermagem precisam se tornar protagonistas no processo de substituição do atual paradigma para uma cultura focada na segurança. Sugere-se replicação deste estudo em outras instituições a fim de aprimorar o atual cenário de assistência à saúde.

Contribution of structured therapeutic play in a nursing care model for hospitalised children. / Contribuição do brinquedo terapêutico estruturado em um modelo de cuidado de enfermagem para crianças hospitalizadas.

Objective To analyse how therapeutic play structured in a nursing care model contributes to the care of hospitalised children. Method This is a qualitative study based on convergent care research (CCR). Seven children participated in the study. Data were collected in September and October of 2014 by means of interviews with open-end questions and participant observation of therapeutic and dramatic play sessions and/or instructional play sessions based on the stages "Welcoming/Playing/Concluding" of the nursing model Care with Play. Data were analysed according to the analysis and interpretation stages of the CCR. Results The following three categories emerged: Meanings attributed by the child to hospitalisation and its influence on nursing care; Perception of the therapeutic procedures through therapeutic play, and Importance of the family in care. Final considerations It is concluded that the application of therapeutic play structured in the care model contributes to systematic and specialised nursing care.

Factors associated with the disinfection of devices attached to peripheral intravenous catheters performed by the nursing team in pediatric units.

Background: Peripheral intravenous catheterization, as well as drug administration through it, represents one of the most performed procedures by the Nursing team and, for that, precautions need to be adopted to offer harm-free care. Objective: To verify the association of Nursing professionals' work shift and training time with proper disinfection of intravenous catheter devices in pediatric units. Methods: A cross-sectional and analytical study conducted between June and August 2021 in three hospitalization units of a Pediatric Hospital. The inclusion criterion was drug administration via peripheral intravenous catheters performed by Nursing professionals. The data were analyzed according to inferential statistics, adopting p ≤ .05 as significance level. Results: There were a total of 385 observations of drug administration procedures. The device was not disinfected in 60.3% of the cases, there was no friction at the suitable time in 86.3%, and the disinfectant was not allowed to dry in 72.5%. The work shift exerted no influence on performance of the disinfection procedure (p = .376). However, longer training time was associated with a lower rate in performing such procedure (p < .001). Conclusion: Performing friction below the recommended time can cause a false sense of prevention of catheter-associated bloodstream infection; therefore, training sessions and strategies for adherence to the disinfection procedures should be considered, mainly for professionals with more training time.

Compliance with central venous catheter infection prevention practices after intervention with simulation.

OBJECTIVES: to assess the effect of an educational intervention based on clinical simulation on nursing professionals' compliance with practices to prevent peripherally inserted central venous catheter-associated primary bloodstream infections in a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. METHODS: a quasi-experimental study, with preand post-intervention assessment with a single group. The population consisted of 41 nursing professionals, with 31 observations being made before and after the intervention. Analyzes were performed using descriptive statistics and the McNemar non-parametric test. A significance level of 5% was adopted. RESULTS: after the intervention, there was an increase in compliance with prevention practices of surgical antisepsis and professional hand hygiene, skin antisepsis with chlorhexidine, waiting for the time of the effect of alcoholic chlorhexidine and compliance with the sterile technique. CONCLUSIONS: the educational intervention showed an effect on increasing compliance with catheter-associated infection prevention practices.

Involvement of companions in patient safety in pediatric and neonatal units: scope review.

OBJECTIVES: to describe scientific evidence on the involvement of companions in patient safety, from their own perspective and health professionals' perspective in neonatal and pediatric units. METHODS: scoping review carried out according to The Joanna Briggs Institute's recommendations, in eight databases, following the Preferred Reporting Items checklist for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses extension for Scoping Reviews checklist, between 2011 and 2021. RESULTS: the 13 studies included highlighted the importance of companions' involvement in patient safety and the prevention of adverse events. However, they pointed out failures in communication and weakness in the training of professionals, which were obstacles to their involvement. The strengthening of health education, multidisciplinary rounds and educational technologies were highlighted as strategies to expand the involvement of companions. FINAL CONSIDERATIONS: this study directs elements for health professionals and managers to rethink the companions' role in patient safety and development of collective strategies.

Care related to peripheral intravenous catheterism in pediatrics performed by nursing technicians.

OBJECTIVES: to evaluate the care practice adopted by nursing technicians before, during and after peripheral intravenous catheterization performed in hospitalized children. METHODS: cross-sectional and descriptive research, carried out in a pediatric hospital in Bahia through non-participatory observation of peripheral intravenous catheterizations performed in children by nursing technicians. Data was collected through an instrument containing care related to the moments before, during and after insertion of the catheter, calculating absolute and relative frequencies, measures of central tendency and dispersion. RESULTS: there were 31 nursing technicians, who performed care mainly before intravenous catheterization. Nonconformities were identified regarding hand hygiene, use of a disposable mask, selection of the catheter insertion site, antisepsis, stabilization and catheter coverage. CONCLUSIONS: most of the precautions observed regarding peripheral intravenous catheterization are not in accordance with the standards of practice recommended by the national and international literature.

Methods for measuring venous peripherally inserted central catheters in newborns.

OBJECTIVE: to analyze the results of insertion procedures of Peripherally Inserted Central Catheters in newborns using two measurement methods. METHODS: this is a randomized clinical trial, presenting descriptive and exploratory results of variables. It was held at a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. Data were collected between September 2018 and 2019. The sample analyzed was 88 catheter insertion procedures, distributed in two groups. Study approved by an Institutional Review Board and obtained registration in the country and abroad. Descriptive analysis and logistic regression of data. RESULTS: modified measurement obtained a significant difference for the central catheter tip location. Elective removals and adverse events were not significant between groups; however, poor positioning was related to adverse events. CONCLUSIONS: between the two methods analyzed, the modified measurement obtained better results in the proper catheter tip positioning and, consequently, less risk to patients.

Needleless connector decontamination for prevention of central venous access device infection: A pilot randomized controlled trial.

Pilot randomized controlled trial (180 patients) of needleless connector decontamination. Central line-associated bloodstream infection occurred in 2% (1/61) of 70% isopropyl alcohol (IPA) wipe, 2% (1/59) of 70% IPA cap, and zero (0/58) infections in 2% chlorhexidine gluconate in 70% IPA wipe patients. Larger definitive trials are feasible and needed.

Use of nursing technologies for safe perioperative pediatric care.

OBJECTIVE: To understand the nursing team's perception about the use of technology for safe perioperative pediatric care, through photographs. METHOD: A qualitative study using the theoretical framework of Nietsche Specific Nursing Technology, with a total of 18 perioperative nursing professionals from a general hospital in southern Brazil. Data collection occurred from June to August 2018, from a semi-structured interview and photograph production. They were analyzed through the Thematic Content Analysis. Approved by the Research Ethics Committee of the Federal University of Santa Catarina. RESULTS: The Nursing Technologies category used for the safety of the pediatric patient in the perioperative period, with 250 photographs illustrating facts, situations and artifacts considered nursing technologies used in safe care. CONCLUSIONS: In the team's perception, patient safety involves the use of technologies integrated to perioperative care and structural, physical and input aspects.

Communication for patient safety in pediatric hospitalizations. / Comunicação para a segurança do paciente em internações pediátricas.

OBJECTIVE: To analyze the perception of health professionals and companions/family about the development of communication for patient safety in pediatric hospitalizations. METHOD: It is an exploratory-descriptive study with a qualitative approach, performed in pediatric clinical-surgical hospitalization units of three hospitals in Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil. 44 health professionals and 94 companions of hospitalized children participated in the study, to a total of 138 participants. Data collection took place between 2016 and 2017, through semi-structured interviews. A thematic content analysis was used. RESULTS: Two categories emerged: "Barriers to an effective communication", addressing the failures and difficulties in the communication process and "Tools to improve communication", that present recommendations for improvements, especially instrumentalization of the companion/family member. CONCLUSIONS: The barriers to an effective communication involve several factors, and effective communication strategies can assist in the development of improvements for pediatric patient safety.

Safety culture of multidisciplinary teams from neonatal intensive care units of public hospitals. / Cultura de segurança da equipe multiprofissional em Unidades de Terapia Intensiva Neonatal de hospitais públicos.

OBJECTIVE: analyze the safety culture of multidisciplinary teams from three neonatal intensive care units of public hospitals in Minas Gerais, Brazil. METHOD: a cross-sectional survey conducted with 514 health professionals, using the Hospital Survey on Patient Safety Culture; data were subjected to a descriptive statistical analysis in software R-3.3.2. RESULTS: the findings showed that none of the dimensions had a positive response score above 75% to be considered as a strength area. The dimension 'Nonpunitive response to error' was classified as a critical area of the patient safety culture, present in 55.45% of the responses. However, areas with potential for improvements were identified, such as 'Teamwork within units' (59.44%) and 'Supervisor/manager's expectations and actions to promote patient safety' (49.90%). CONCLUSION: none of the dimensions was considered as a strength area, which indicates safety culture has not been fully implemented in the evaluated units. A critical look at the weaknesses of the patient safety process is recommended in order to seek strategies for the adoption of a positive safety culture to benefit patients, family members and health professionals.

[Care and technology: approaches through the care model]. / Cuidado e tecnologia: aproximações através do modelo de cuidado.

To reflect about care in the perspective of the technology makes us rethink the human being's inherent capacity in looking for innovations. Historically, the relationship between the nursing care and the technology is permeated by the search of the scientific knowledge. Thus, the Nursing structured its knowledge body according to its abstraction degree and also having as one of its components the care model. We used mainly Mehry (2002) as referential for us to associate the approach of the technology and care in the care model. Because, the application and implementation of this refers to a light-hard and light technology and it could produce light, light-hard or hard new technologies.

Virtual Reality in the treatment of burn patients: A systematic review.

AIM: To identify studies that approach immersive virtual realities and its main effects in the treatment of burn patients in the context of the scientific world of literature. METHODS: A systematic review following the steps of Cochrane. The search was conducted in eight databases between May and August 2016. RESULTS: 34 studies were analyzed, including 23 randomized clinical trials. VR was applied using three-dimensional features and video games. The findings demonstrate the association of this technology with increased enjoyment and the reduction of pain, anxiety and stress during dressing changes and also during physical rehabilitation and physiotherapy. Few side effects have been reported. CONCLUSION: VR is a complementary drug strategy that has proven beneficial results in the treatment of burn patients.

Modelo teórico-metodológico de elaboração e validação de tecnologia educacional para a área da enfermagem / Modelo teórico-metodológico con el objetivo de crear y validar tecnología educativa para el área de enfermería / Theoretical-methodological model to develop and validate educational technology for the nursing area

Objetivo: apresentar um modelo teórico-metodológico para nortear a elaboração e validação de tecnologia educacional do tipo cartilhas educativas para a área da Enfermagem. Método: trata-se de um estudo teórico-reflexivo, baseado na Taxonomia de Bloom. Resultados: o estudo apresentou um modelo teórico-metodológico que descreve a elaboração do roteiro e conteúdo do material educativo seguindo as recomendações da Taxonomia de Bloom, na dimensão do processo cognitivo. Ainda, apresentou os passos para elaboração e validação de cartilhas educativas: diagnóstico situacional, revisão de literatura e documental, seleção e sumarização de conteúdo, elaboração do roteiro, criação e diagramação de imagens, validação com especialistas e com o público-alvo. Considerações finais: a proposição do modelo teórico-metodológico solidifica o conhecimento da literatura e auxilia enfermeiros e pesquisadores na elaboração de cartilhas educativas com maior rigor científico e passíveis de efetividade.

Objetivo: presentar un modelo teórico-metodológico para orientar la creación y validación de tecnología educativa del tipo folletos didácticos para el área de Enfermería. Método: estudio teórico-reflexivo basado en la Taxonomía de Bloom. Resultados: el estudio presentó un modelo teórico-metodológico que describe la elaboración del guión y contenido del material educativo siguiendo las recomendaciones de la Taxonomía de Bloom, en la dimensión del Proceso cognitivo. También presentó los pasos para crear y validar folletos educativos: Diagnóstico situacional, Revisión de documental y de la literatura, Selección e sumario del contenido, Elaboración del guión, Creación y diagramación de imágenes, y Validación con especialistas y con la población objetivo. Consideraciones finales: la propuesta del modelo teórico-metodológico consolida el conocimiento existente en la literatura y auxilia enfermeros e investigadores en la creación de folletos educativos con mayor rigor científico y buenas perspectivas de efectividad.

Objective: to present a theoretical-methodological framework guiding the development and validation of educational technology, specifically didactic booklets for the Nursing area. Method: this is a theoretical-reflexive study grounded on Bloom's Taxonomy. Results: the study presented a theoretical-methodological model outlining the educational material script and content development in accordance with Bloom's Taxonomy recommendations, in the Cognitive Process dimension. Additionally, it outlined the steps for creating and validating educational booklets: situational analysis, literature and documentary review, content selection and summarization, script development, creation and layout of the illustrations, validation with experts, and validation with the target audience. Final considerations: the theoretical-methodological model proposal consolidates the knowledge existing in the literature and assists nurses and researchers in creating educational booklets with greater scientific rigor, increasing their effectiveness potential.

Compliance with central venous catheter infection prevention practices after intervention with simulation / Cumplimiento de las prácticas de prevención de infecciones del catéter venoso central después de una intervención simulada / Adesão às práticas de prevenção de infecção de cateter venoso central após intervenção com simulação

ABSTRACT Objectives: to assess the effect of an educational intervention based on clinical simulation on nursing professionals' compliance with practices to prevent peripherally inserted central venous catheter-associated primary bloodstream infections in a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. Methods: a quasi-experimental study, with preand post-intervention assessment with a single group. The population consisted of 41 nursing professionals, with 31 observations being made before and after the intervention. Analyzes were performed using descriptive statistics and the McNemar non-parametric test. A significance level of 5% was adopted. Results: after the intervention, there was an increase in compliance with prevention practices of surgical antisepsis and professional hand hygiene, skin antisepsis with chlorhexidine, waiting for the time of the effect of alcoholic chlorhexidine and compliance with the sterile technique. Conclusions: the educational intervention showed an effect on increasing compliance with catheter-associated infection prevention practices.

RESUMEN Objetivos: evaluar el efecto de una intervención educativa basada en simulación clínica sobre la adherencia de profesionales de enfermería a prácticas de prevención de infecciones primarias del torrente sanguíneo asociadas a catéteres venosos centrales de inserción periférica en una Unidad de Cuidados Intensivos Neonatales. Métodos: estudio cuasiexperimental, con evaluación pre y postintervención con un solo grupo. La población estuvo constituida por 41 profesionales de enfermería, realizándose 31 observaciones antes y después de la intervención. Los análisis se realizaron utilizando estadística descriptiva y la prueba no paramétrica de McNemar. Se adoptó un nivel de significancia del 5%. Resultados: después de la intervención, hubo aumento en la adherencia a las prácticas de prevención de antisepsia quirúrgica e higiene profesional de manos, antisepsia cutánea con clorhexidina, espera del tiempo del efecto de la clorhexidina alcohólica y cumplimiento de la técnica estéril. Conclusiones: la intervención educativa mostró un efecto en el aumento de la adherencia a las prácticas de prevención de infecciones asociadas al catéter.

RESUMO Objetivos: avaliar o efeito de uma intervenção educativa pautada em simulação clínica na adesão de profissionais de enfermagem às práticas de prevenção de infecções primárias de corrente sanguínea associadas ao cateter venoso central de inserção periférica em Unidade de Terapia Intensiva Neonatal. Métodos: estudo quase-experimental, com avaliação pré e pós-intervenção com um grupo único. A população foi de 41 profissionais de enfermagem, sendo realizadas 31 observações antes e após intervenção. As análises foram por meio de estatística descritiva e pelo Teste Não Paramétrico de McNemar. Adotou-se um nível de significância de 5%. Resultados: após a intervenção, houve aumento da adesão às práticas de prevenção de antissepsia cirúrgica e higiene das mãos do profissional, antissepsia da pele com clorexidina, espera do tempo do efeito da clorexidina alcoólica e cumprimento da técnica estéril. Conclusões: a intervenção educativa mostrou efeito no aumento da adesão às práticas de prevenção da infecção associadas ao cateter.

Demographic profile, training and practical experience of professionals performing peripheral intravenous catheterization in brazil / Perfil demográfico, formación y experiencia práctica de los profesionales que realizan cateterismo intravenoso periférico en brasil / Perfil demográfico, formação e experiência prática de profissionais executantes da cateterização intravenosa periférica no brasil

ABSTRACT Objective: to describe the demographic profile, training and practical experience of professionals who perform peripheral intravenous catheterization in Brazil. Method: this is a descriptive cross-sectional study, carried out in the five macroregions of Brazil with 2,584 nursing professionals who worked in direct care of patients undergoing peripheral intravenous catheterization, using a questionnaire containing professional demographic characteristics, training and experience. Data collection took place between July 2021 and May 2022. Descriptive statistics, one-way ANOVA test, Pearson's chi-square test for k independent samples and Tukey's multiple comparison test and adjusted residuals were used. Results: most nursing professionals resided in the southeast macro-region and were women. The mean age of nurses was 39.52 (±8.74) years, technicians, 39.66 (±9.22), and nursing assistants, 40.61 (±10.57). The mean training time for nurses was 11.83 (±8.18) years, for nursing technicians, 10.81 (±7.62), and for nursing assistants, 11.19 (±8.33). During the training process, most professionals received lessons in pharmacology, vascular access devices and venous catheterization. The mean number of devices inserted by nurses, in a 12-hour shift, was lower than the mean inserted by technicians and nursing assistants. Conclusion: nurses are not recognized as professionals legally responsible for the peripheral intravenous catheterization procedure, and intravenous therapy implementation is predominantly carried out by technicians and nursing assistants. The training process is incipient.

RESUMEN Objetivo: describir el perfil demográfico, la formación y la experiencia práctica de los profesionales que realizan cateterismo intravenoso periférico en Brasil. Método: estudio transversal descriptivo, realizado en las cinco macrorregiones de Brasil con 2.584 profesionales de enfermería que actuaban en el cuidado directo de pacientes sometidos a cateterismo intravenoso periférico, mediante un cuestionario que contiene las características demográficas, formación y experiencia de los profesionales. La recolección de datos se realizó entre julio de 2021 y mayo de 2022. Se utilizó estadística descriptiva, prueba ANOVA de 1 vía, Chi-Cuadrado T de Pearson para k muestras independientes y prueba de comparación múltiple de Tukey y residuos ajustados. Resultados: la mayoría de los profesionales de enfermería residían en la macrorregión Sudeste y eran mujeres. La edad media de los enfermeros fue de 39,52 (±8,74) años, de los técnicos, de 39,66 (±9,22) años, y de los auxiliares de enfermería, de 40,61 (±10,57) años. El tiempo medio de formación de los enfermeros fue de 11,83 (±8,18) años, de los técnicos de enfermería, de 10,81 (±7,62) años, y de los auxiliares de enfermería, de 11,19 (±8,33) años. Durante el proceso de formación, la mayoría de los profesionales recibieron lecciones de farmacología, dispositivos de acceso vascular y cateterismo venoso. El promedio de dispositivos insertados por enfermeros, en un turno de 12 horas, fue inferior al promedio insertado por técnicos y auxiliares de enfermería. Conclusión: los enfermeros no son reconocidos como profesionales legalmente responsables del procedimiento de cateterismo intravenoso periférico y la implementación de la terapia intravenosa es realizada predominantemente por técnicos y auxiliares de enfermería. El proceso de formación es incipiente.

RESUMO Objetivo: descrever o perfil demográfico, formação e a experiência prática de profissionais que realizam a cateterização intravenosa periférica no Brasil. Método: estudo transversal descritivo, realizado nas cinco macrorregiões do Brasil com 2.584 profissionais de enfermagem que atuavam no cuidado direto de pacientes submetidos à cateterização intravenosa periférica, utilizado um questionário contendo características demográficas, formação e experiência dos profissionais. A coleta ocorreu entre julho de 2021 e maio de 2022. Empregou-se estatística descritiva, Teste de Anova 1 Fator, Teste do Qui Quadrado de Pearson para k amostras independentes e Teste de comparações múltiplas de Tukey e resíduos ajustados. Resultados: a maior parte dos profissionais de enfermagem residiam na macrorregião sudeste, eram mulheres. A média de idade dos enfermeiros foi de 39,52 (±8,74) anos, dos técnicos de 39,66 (±9,22) anos e dos auxiliares de enfermagem de 40,61 (±10,57) anos. O tempo médio de formação dos enfermeiros foi igual a 11,83 (±8,18) anos, dos técnicos de enfermagem 10,81 (±7,62) anos e auxiliares de enfermagem 11,19 (±8,33) anos. Durante o processo formativo a maioria dos profissionais recebeu aulas de farmacologia, dispositivos de acesso vascular e cateterização venosa. O número médio de dispositivos inseridos por enfermeiros, em turno de 12 horas, foi inferior à média inserida por técnicos e auxiliares de enfermagem. Conclusão: enfermeiros não se reconhecem como profissionais legalmente responsáveis pelo procedimento de cateterização intravenosa periférica e a implementação da terapia intravenosa é predominantemente realizada pelos técnicos e auxiliares de enfermagem. O processo formativo é incipiente.