Effective nursing interventions for infection prevention and control in acute and critically ill patients with a peripherally inserted venous catheter: an umbrella review
This review underscores the need for nurses to consistently implement evidence-based interventions to prevent infections related to venous catheters, reduce complications, and improve patient outcomes. It reinforces the importance of ongoing education, institutional support, and leadership in fostering safer practices in acute and critical care environments.
Authors
- J.J. Costa (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7015-6989)
- Eliana Sousa (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2574-7533)
- Maria do Rosário Pinto (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6786-6069)
- Joana Teixeira (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9237-8120)
Institutions
- University of Lisbon (PT)
- Universidade do Porto (PT)
- Administração Regional de Saúde de Lisboa e Vale do Tejo (PT)
- Centro Hospitalar do Tâmega e Sousa (PT)
- Centre for Health Technology and Services Research (PT)
- Altice Portugal (Portugal) (PT)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Intensive and Critical Care Nursing
- Published
- 2025-11-21
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.iccn.2025.104250
- Primary Topic
- Central Venous Catheters and Hemodialysis
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00