title: Perception of risk factors for infusion phlebitis among Swedish nurses: a questionnaire study.
abstract: This questionnaire study was set up to assess the perceptions of risk factors for infusion phlebitis among Swedish nurses, as their concepts of these factors may influence the incidence. A majority of the nurses believed that insertion of a peripheral venous catheter in the forearm and catheter rotation within 48 hours was protective. These measures are not supported in recent studies and guidelines. Surveillance of the educational level of staff, who insert peripheral venous catheters, is an important tool for reducing the incidence of infusion phlebitis.
authors.affiliation: Department of Infectious Diseases at Malmö University Hospital, Sweden.
authors.forename: Peter
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Lanbeck
authors.forename: Inga
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Odenholt
authors.forename: Otto
authors.initials: O
authors.lastname: Paulsen
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D002406:Catheterization, Peripheral / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000451:nursing; D004511:Education, Nursing, Graduate; D004521:Educational Measurement; D005260:Female; D007722:Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; D006801:Humans; D007262:Infusions, Intravenous / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000451:nursing; D008297:Male; D020380:Needs Assessment; D009719:Nurse Anesthetists / Q000193:education; D012307:Risk Factors; D013338:Students, Nursing / Q000523:psychology*; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D013548:Sweden; D013924:Thrombophlebitis / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000209:etiology* / Q000517:prevention & control*; D013997:Time Factors
chemical_list: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents