Supportive care needs of adults living with a peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) at home: a qualitative content analysis.

Background: Peripherally inserted central catheters (PICCs) are common vascular access devices inserted for adults undergoing intravenous treatment in the community setting. Individuals with a PICC report challenges understanding information and adapting to the device both practically and psychologically at home. There is a lack of research investigating the supportive care needs of individuals with a PICC to inform nursing assessment and the provision of additional supports they may require to successfully adapt to life with a PICC.

Community-based Intravenous Treatment and Central Venous Access Devices: A Scoping Review of the Consumer and Caregiver Experience, Information Preferences, and Supportive Care Needs.

Purpose: Map existing research and describe the consumer/caregiver experience of community-based intravenous treatment, central venous access devices (CVADs), supportive care needs, and information preferences.

Design: Scoping review.

Methods: Five databases (Joanna Briggs Institute, Cochrane library, Emcare, Embase, and Medline) were searched.

Adverse events associated with home blood transfusion: A retrospective cohort study.

Aims And Objectives: To determine the rate of individual and system adverse events associated with blood transfusion at home.

Background: Home or residential care facility based blood transfusion is beneficial for individuals requiring transfusion due to reduced disruption to daily life and the comfort of a familiar environment. However, blood transfusion may result in serious adverse events.