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Area of Science:

  • Nursing
  • Patient Safety
  • Vascular Access

Background:

  • Infiltration and phlebitis are frequent complications of peripherally inserted vascular (PIV) therapy.
  • Effective PIV site assessment and management are crucial for patient safety.
  • Existing knowledge gaps among nursing staff may contribute to these complications.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the effectiveness of a competency-based training module in enhancing nursing knowledge of PIV infiltration and phlebitis.
  • To assess the impact of improved nursing knowledge on the incidence of PIV-related complications.

Main Methods:

  • A performance improvement plan was implemented, incorporating a pretest, a training module, and a posttest.
  • Nursing staff knowledge regarding PIV complications was assessed before and after the intervention.
  • Data on infiltration and phlebitis rates were collected and analyzed.

Main Results:

  • The postintervention assessment demonstrated a significant improvement in nursing knowledge.
  • A 50% reduction in the incidence of infiltration and phlebitis was observed following the training.
  • The study confirmed a direct correlation between enhanced nursing knowledge and reduced complication rates.

Conclusions:

  • Competency-based education is effective in improving nursing knowledge related to PIV therapy complications.
  • Annual education and skills assessment for PIV site evaluation can lead to practice changes.
  • Implementing targeted training programs can significantly enhance patient safety by reducing PIV-related complications.