Abstract
The purpose of this study was to test the feasibility of using an electronic tablet to supplement patient and caregiver education about PICC line maintenance and to compare the percentage of PICC line complications in the intervention group with national percentage rates for patients and caregivers.
Sigma Membership
Lambda
Type
Dissertation
Format Type
Text-based Document
Study Design/Type
Quasi-Experimental Study, Other
Research Approach
Pilot/Exploratory Study
Keywords:
Patient Education, PICC Line Maintenance, Electronic Tools
Advisor
Janna Roop
Degree
PhD
Degree Grantor
Wayne State University
Degree Year
2016
Recommended Citation
Cameron, Patricia L., "The relation between patient education and PICC line occlusion and infection" (2020). Dissertations. 387.
https://www.sigmarepository.org/dissertations/387
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Review Type
None: Degree-based Submission
Acquisition
Proxy-submission
Date of Issue
2020-05-28
Full Text of Presentation
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Description
This dissertation has also been disseminated through the ProQuest Dissertations and Theses database. Dissertation/thesis number: 10153472; ProQuest document ID: 1816957922. The author still retains copyright.