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Beth L Hicks1, Mark S Brittan2, Rhonda Knapp-Clevenger3
1Clinical Patient and Family Education Specialist for the Center of Cancer and Blood Disorders and Health Literacy Program, Children's Hospital Colorado, United States of America.
Journal of Pediatric Nursing
|December 4, 2018
Summary
Group-based central venous catheter (CVC) education improved caregiver knowledge, skill, and comfort. This intervention also reduced hospital length of stay and 30-day readmissions for central line-associated bloodstream infections (CLABSI).
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Nursing
- Infection Control
- Patient Education
Background:
- Central venous catheters (CVCs) are critical for managing pediatric patients.
- Caregiver education is essential for safe CVC management at home.
- Central line-associated bloodstream infections (CLABSI) are a significant concern.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the impact of group-based CVC education on caregiver knowledge, skill, and comfort.
- To assess the effect of this education on length of stay (LOS) for initial CVC placement.
- To determine the influence on 30-day hospital return visits for CLABSI.
Main Methods:
- Pilot study utilizing a pretest-posttest design.
- Retrospective data collection before and after the GLAD Model educational intervention.
- Comfort Survey and electronic medical records used for data collection; analyzed with SPSS 24.
Main Results:
- Significant improvements in caregiver skill, knowledge, and comfort were observed post-education.
- Length of stay for initial CVC placement decreased from 29.7 to 27.7 days.
- 30-day hospital return visits for CLABSI decreased from twelve to zero.
Conclusions:
- Group-based CVC education using the GLAD Model is an effective intervention for caregivers.
- This education enhances caregiver confidence and improves patient outcomes.
- The intervention potentially reduces hospitalizations and improves the overall care experience.
Keywords:
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