title: Using evidence in central catheter care.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  To discuss a project that identified the causes of central venous catheter infections, implemented corrective interventions, and evaluated the effectiveness of interventions.
  
  
  METHODS
  Research studies, review articles, data collection, and personal experience.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  An educational intervention and individual demonstration improved sterile technique during catheter care, decreased infection rates, and decreased length of hospital stay.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Education has a significant impact on patient care and outcomes. Nurses can provide optimal catheter care for lowering infection risks.
authors.affiliation: Adult Bone Marrow Transplant Program, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC, USA.
authors.forename: Kara
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Penne
mesh_terms: D001424:Bacterial Infections / Q000209:etiology* / Q000517:prevention & control; D002405:Catheterization, Central Venous / Q000009:adverse effects*; D004866:Equipment Contamination; D019317:Evidence-Based Medicine; D006801:Humans; D015399:Nursing Research; D009859:Oncology Nursing / Q000379:methods*; D011787:Quality of Health Care