Peripherally inserted central catheters: patient involvement.(Clinical)

Cancer Nursing Practice, October, 2003 by Gabriel, Janice

Abstract

A wide range of catheter devices are now available through which to deliver treatment to patients, however, patients are seldom asked for their preference of device. This study examines patient choice in terms of catheter for intravenous chemotherapy delivery and also looks at patient response to the use of peripherally inserted central catheters.

Keywords

* Cancer: Chemotherapy

* Health and quality of life

These key words are based on the subject headings from the British Nursing Index. This article has been subject to double-blind review

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Today we have a range of vascular access devices available to meet the clinical needs of patients undergoing cytotoxic chemotherapy,...

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