Central Line Care: Empowering Patients to Prevent Infection and Injury Via EPIC2.
Clin J Oncol Nurs
; 23(1): E10-E16, 2019 02 01.
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| ID: mdl-30682005
ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
Central line-associated bloodstream infections (CLABSIs) are associated with an increased risk of mortality, prolonged hospitalizations, and inflated cost of care. Patients in the hematology-oncology specialty unit are at greater risk of developing CLABSIs because of their immunocompromised state and high number of central line (CL) days.OBJECTIVES:
The aim of the EPIC2 project was to reduce CLABSI rates on a hematology-oncology specialty unit with historically high CLABSI rates despite prior quality improvement efforts.METHODS:
EPIC2 used the theory of planned behavior as the framework for changing patient behavior and was based on evidence from the Partners in Your Care© handwashing study that successfully engaged patients to hold healthcare professionals accountable.FINDINGS:
The three-month preintervention average CLABSI rate was 5.69. During the intervention period, the average rate was 3.24. This accounted for a 43% reduction in CLABSIs. Participants in the EPIC2 project reported feeling empowered to speak up against improper CL care.Palavras-chave
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Assunto principal:
Participação do Paciente
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Autocuidado
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Cateterismo Venoso Central
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Educação de Pacientes como Assunto
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Bacteriemia
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Infecções Relacionadas a Cateter
Limite:
Adult
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Aged
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Aged80
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
Idioma:
En
Ano de publicação:
2019
Tipo de documento:
Article