title: IV therapy in the community.
abstract: Community i.v. therapy services can be of significant benefit to both patients and the NHS. They can prevent hospital admissions and facilitate early discharge, improve patient safety by reducing the risk of infection and improve choice by enabling patients to stay in their homes. However, the availability, standard and uniformity of these services varies throughout the UK. This article describes the benefits of delivering i.v. therapy in the community and provides guidance for nurses on setting up a service.
authors.forename: Jill
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Kayley
mesh_terms: D002408:Catheters, Indwelling; D003152:Community Health Nursing; D003153:Community Health Services / Q000458:organization & administration*; D004509:Education, Nursing, Continuing; D006801:Humans; D007262:Infusions, Intravenous; D007318:Inservice Training; D024802:Nurse's Role; D006113:United Kingdom