Abstract:Background: One of the common treatments for cancer is chemotherapy that is usually done by intravenous injection. Central catheters and portholes are used for the intravenous administration of chemotherapy drugs through peripheral vessels. Objectives: This study aimed to compare the caring outcomes of the two methods of drug injection through the peripheral vessels and ports in patients undergoing chemotherapy. Methods: In this descriptive study, 68 cancer patients admitted to the Hematology and Oncology Ward… Show more
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