Accuracy in documentation – a study of peripheral venous catheters

Abstract

Development of terms is needed to assure standardisation of postinsertion PVC documentation. Education of nurses on proper PVC documentation should be given priority.

The handling of peripheral venous catheters – from non‐compliance to evidence‐based needs

“…2006). A recent study shows that the PVC documentation performed by Swedish nurses was unsatisfactory and lacking in quality (Ahlqvist et al. 2009).…”

Accuracy in documentation of peripheral venous catheters in paediatric care: an intervention study in electronic patient records

“…2006). Research indicates that PVC documentation among adult patients is scarce and that patient records are lacking information about insertion and removal in 30–50% of the inserted PVCs (Ahlqvist et al. 2006, 2009b).…”

“…2006, 2009b). Ahlqvist et al . (2009b) suggested that the development and implementation of standardised terms and guidelines for documenting PVCs are necessary to provide safe handling and control of PVCs.…”

“…To evaluate the handling of PVCs and prevalence of complications, patient records should be used as a source for knowledge and a minimum of information concerning insertion date, side, site and size is needed (Lundgren et al 1996, Couzigou et al 2005, Ahlqvist et al 2006. Research indicates that PVC documentation among adult patients is scarce and that patient records are lacking information about insertion and removal in 30-50% of the inserted PVCs (Ahlqvist et al 2006(Ahlqvist et al , 2009b. Ahlqvist et al (2009b) suggested that the development and implementation of standardised terms and guidelines for documenting PVCs are necessary to provide safe handling and control of PVCs.…”

Guidelines for intravenous therapy in elderly: a bibliographic research

“…Despite the lack of studies that analyze the quality of care records, regions punched and peripheral catheterrelated complications, this device is the most used in hospitals. Furthermore, the lack of knowledge and nursing protocols regarding the particularities of venous access in the elderly can greatly increase morbidity, hospitalization and hospital costs [14][15] .…”