Objectives: to assess nurses' perceptions of risk factors for the development of phlebitis,
with a special focus on the perception of phlebitic potentials of some infusion
medications and solutions. Method: a cross-sectional questionnaire study, which included a sample of 102 nurses.
Results: Nurses recognized some factors that may reduce the incidence of phlebitis;
however, more than half of the nurses were unaware that the material and diameter
of the cannula can affect the incidence rate of phlebitis. Furthermore,underlying
disease and high pH of medications or solutions were identified as potential risk
factors, whereas low pH and low osmolality were not. Nurses identified Vancomycin
and Benzylpenicillin antibiotics with the strongest phlebitic potential. Among
other medications and intravenous fluids, Aminophylline, Amiodaronehydrochloride
and Potassium chloride 7.4% were identified as potentially causing phlebitis. Conclusion: predisposing factors for phlebitis relating to patients and administered therapy
were identified by nurses, while some cannula related risk factors, in particular
its physicochemical properties and the time for cannula replacement, were not
fully perceived.
The students' assessment of clinical faculty competencies and the faculty members' self-assessment can provide important information about nursing clinical education. The aim of this study was to identify the differences between the students' assessment of the clinical faculty member's competencies and the faculty member's self-assessment. These differences can reveal interesting insights relevant for improving clinical practice.
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