Community-based Intravenous Treatment and Central Venous Access Devices: A Scoping Review of the Consumer and Caregiver Experience, Information Preferences, and Supportive Care Needs.

ABSTRACT

PURPOSE: Map existing research and describe the consumer/caregiver experience of community-based intravenous treatment, central venous access devices (CVADs), supportive care needs, and information preferences. DESIGN: Scoping review. METHODS: Five databases (Joanna Briggs Institute, Cochrane library, Emcare, Embase, and Medline) were searched. Screening and data extraction were performed independently by two reviewers. FINDINGS: Forty-eight studies were included. CONCLUSIONS: Although community-based intravenous treatment and CVADs have a significant impact on consumers and caregivers, there is scant research on their supportive care needs and information preferences. CLINICAL EVIDENCE Some consumers and caregivers may require additional support while undergoing community-based intravenous treatment.