title: Implementing a new teaching and learning strategy for CVAD care.
abstract: BACKGROUND
  Central venous access devices (CVADs) are now a fundamental part of contemporary healthcare. Despite having many advantages, there are also complications associated with them. Evidence suggests that educating and training health professionals who maintain CVADs is essential for preventing such complications, however, the most effective approach for this training has not been evaluated.
  
  
  OBJECTIVE
  The aim of this study was to determine whether the introduction of an innovative educational intervention within a higher education institution (HEI) improved the confidence and knowledge of registered nurses dealing with CVADs.
  
  
  METHODS
  A survey design consisting of a self-completion questionnaire and open-ended questions was used.
  
  
  RESULTS
  This study demonstrated that nurses felt more confident following participation in the training. In addition, nurses discussed the advantages of training outside of the clinical setting as it provided them with a safe place to practise and gave them time to learn without interruption. The findings from this study suggest that the HEIs can provide an effective and safe environment for registered nurses to build confidence and knowledge in CVAD management.
authors.affiliation: Lecturer (Adult Health) University of the West of Scotland.
authors.forename: Linda J
authors.initials: LJ
authors.lastname: Kelly
authors.forename: Audrey
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Green
authors.forename: Karen
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Hainey
mesh_terms: D062905:Central Venous Catheters; D004509:Education, Nursing, Continuing; D007858:Learning; D013663:Teaching; D006113:United Kingdom
keywords: Central venous catheters; Clinical competence; Nursing education; Patient safety