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Published in: Supportive Care in Cancer 2/2018

Open Access 01-02-2018 | Original Article

Living with a peripherally inserted central catheter: the perspective of cancer outpatients—a qualitative study

Authors: Paula Parás-Bravo, María Paz-Zulueta, Miguel Santibañez, Cesar Fernández-de-las-Peñas, Manuel Herrero-Montes, Vanesa Caso-Álvarez, Domingo Palacios-Ceña

Published in: Supportive Care in Cancer | Issue 2/2018

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Abstract

Purpose

The aim of this study was to describe the experience of using a peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) in cancer sufferers receiving outpatient treatment.

Methods

A qualitative, phenomenological study was performed. Purposeful sampling methods were used. Data collection methods included semi-structured interviews and researcher field notes. Thematic analysis was used to analyze data. The study was conducted following the Consolidated Criteria for Reporting Qualitative Research guidelines.

Results

Eighteen patients (61% women, mean age 58 years) participated. They spent a mean duration of 155 days with the line in place. Two themes were identified with different subgroups. The theme “Living with a PICC line,” including the subthemes “Benefits” and “Disadvantages,” displays how the implantation is experienced by patients in a dichotomous manner. This highlighted both the beneficial and negative aspects of the implantation. The second theme was “Adapting to life with the catheter” and comprised three subthemes: “Advantages,” “Lifestyle modifications,” and “Overall assessment of the peripherally inserted central catheter,” which shows how patients gradually accept the catheter by adapting their lifestyle.

Conclusions

Over time, most patients considered having a PICC line to be a positive experience that they would recommend to other patients, as they found that it did not alter their quality of life. These results can be applied in Oncology Units for developing specific protocols for patients.
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Metadata
Title
Living with a peripherally inserted central catheter: the perspective of cancer outpatients—a qualitative study
Authors
Paula Parás-Bravo
María Paz-Zulueta
Miguel Santibañez
Cesar Fernández-de-las-Peñas
Manuel Herrero-Montes
Vanesa Caso-Álvarez
Domingo Palacios-Ceña
Publication date
01-02-2018
Publisher
Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Published in
Supportive Care in Cancer / Issue 2/2018
Print ISSN: 0941-4355
Electronic ISSN: 1433-7339
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00520-017-3815-4

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