Práticas e tecnologias inovadoras no procedimento de cateterismo venoso periférico por Enfermeiros: avaliação da eficácia na prevenção de complicações associadas

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Studies carried out in Portugal in the area of peripheral venous catheterization: scoping review protocol

Publication . Santos-Costa, Paulo Jorge dos; Sousa, Liliana Baptista; Marques, Inês Alexandra Figueira; Salgueiro-Oliveira, Anabela de Sousa; Parreira, Pedro Miguel Dinis; Vieira, Margarida Maria da Silva; Graveto, João Manuel Garcia do Nascimento

Background: Despite its ubiquitous nature, the practice of peripheral venous catheterization is not homogeneous among international clinical contexts. In Portugal, the information regarding the practice of peripheral venous catheterization is scattered in the literature, hindering efforts of a comprehensive analysis of its nature and implications. Objective: To map the studies developed in Portugal in the field of peripheral venous catheterization. Review method: Scoping review methodology proposed by the Joanna Briggs Institute. An adequate protocol was established for each base/repository to identify studies that meet the criteria outlined. The analysis of data relevance, extraction, and synthesis will be performed by independent reviewers. Presentation and interpretation of results: The mapping of the studies carried out in Portugal in this area will contribute to the identification of the main structure, process, and outcome indicators described in national studies. Conclusion: It is expected that this review will support the development of future interventions and systematic reviews that enhance the efficacy/safety of the care provided to patients with a peripheral catheter.

2020-07Journal article

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Translation and validation of the modified A-DIVA scale to european portuguese: dicult intravenous access scale for adult patients

Publication . Santos-Costa, Paulo; Sousa, Liliana B.; Loon, Fredericus H.J. van; Salgueiro-Oliveira, Anabela; Parreira, Pedro; Vieira, Margarida; Graveto, João

Abstract: (1) Background: In Portugal, no accurate and reliable predictive instruments are known that could assist healthcare professionals in recognizing patients with diffcult venous access. Thus, this study aimed to translate and validate the Modified A-DIVA scale to European Portuguese. (2) Methods: A methodological and cross-sectional study was conducted in two phases: translation of the Modified A-DIVA scale to European Portuguese following six stages proposed by Beaton and collaborators, and assessment of its psychometric properties in a non-probability sample of 100 patients who required peripheral intravenous catheterization in a Portuguese hospital. (3) Results: The European version of the Modified A-DIVA scale (A-DM scale) showed excellent inter-rater accordance scores, k = 0.593 (95% CI, 0.847 to 0.970), p < 0.0005. The A-DM scale’s criterion and construct validity was assessed through predictive, convergent, and correlational analysis with variables identified in the literature as associated with diffcult peripheral intravenous access, with moderate to large magnitudes and statistical significance. (4) Conclusions: The A-DM scale is a reliable and valid instrument that can support healthcare professionals and researchers in the early identification of patients at risk of diffcult peripheral intravenous access. Future validation studies are needed to test the A-DM scale’s applicability across clinical settings and in different patient cohorts.

2020-10Journal article

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