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PICC catheters and their use in healthcare
POTUŽÁKOVÁ, Tereza
This Bachelor's thesis focuses on peripherally inserted central catheters (PICC) and their use in health care. Peripherally inserted central catheter is a form of central venous access. This catheter is inserted into a vein in the upper arm using ultrasound navigation (Charvát et al., 2016). The aim of the Bachelor's thesis was to determine the level of experience of the medical personnel with the PICCs and the specifics of nursing care for patients with PICCs in selected departments (oncology, ICU). Next, the goal was also to identify the patients' experience with the inserted PICC. The empirical part describes a qualitative research survey that was carried out in the form of semi-structured interviews. The research group was selected intentionally and consisted of eight nurses experienced in PICC care and eight patients with PICCs. The interviews were processed by an open coding technique using a pen and paper method. When evaluating the interviews with the respondents, nineteen categories were created and further elaborated based on the area of focus. The results of the research show that the experience of medical personnel in various medical institutions differs. None of the nurses participating in the research took a special course or were educated in care for PICCs. Only three interviewed nurses took part in training, where they obtained the basic information needed to properly care for the catheter. The specifics of nursing care also varied slightly, for example in the intervals of rinsing the catheters, the type of material used for dressing, or the education of patients. The patients' experience with PICCs seemed to be very good. The patients were satisfied with the catheters and the treatment was very comfortable.
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