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Reflecting on the nursing contribution to vascular access.

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This article emphasizes the critical need for nurses to reflect on intravenous (IV) therapy practices. It aims to enhance the safety and effectiveness of IV nursing care by questioning routine and promoting accountability.

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Area of Science:

  • Nursing Practice
  • Healthcare Management

Background:

  • Intravenous (IV) therapy is essential in modern healthcare.
  • Current IV service provision may rely on routine and habit, potentially compromising care quality.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To encourage professional reflection on IV therapy and care.
  • To explore key aspects of IV care, including ownership, responsibility, skill level, device selection, documentation, and evaluation.

Main Methods:

  • A reflective exercise posing critical questions about IV nursing practices.
  • Literature review referencing existing studies on IV care (Lundgren and Ek, 1996; Creamer, 2000).

Main Results:

  • Identified areas for reflection in IV nursing practice.
  • Highlighted the need to move beyond routine and habit in IV care delivery.

Conclusions:

  • Fostering a stronger connection between nursing practice and IV care is crucial.
  • The ultimate goal is to ensure safe, corroborated, effective, and reliable IV nursing care.

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