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Marsh N, Larsen E, O'Brien C, Peach H, Keogh S, Davies K, Mihala G, Hewer B, Booker C, McCarthy AL, Flynn J, Rickard CM. Controlling peripheral intravenous catheter failure by needleless connector design: A pilot randomised controlled trial. J Clin Nurs 2023; 32:7909-7919. [PMID: 37587796 DOI: 10.1111/jocn.16852] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/20/2023] [Revised: 07/24/2023] [Accepted: 08/04/2023] [Indexed: 08/18/2023]
Abstract
AIM To test the feasibility of a study protocol that compared the efficacy of neutral- and negative-pressure needleless connectors (NCs). DESIGN A single-centre, parallel-group, pilot randomised control trial. METHODS Our study compared neutral-(intervention) and negative-pressure (control) NCs among adult patients in an Australian hospital. The primary feasibility outcome was measured against predetermined criteria (e.g. eligibility, attrition). The primary efficacy outcome was all-cause peripheral intravenous catheter failure, analysed as time-to-event data. RESULTS In total, 201 (100 control; 101 intervention) participants were enrolled between March 2020 and September 2020. All feasibility criteria were met except eligibility, which was lower (78%) than the 90% criterion. All-cause peripheral intravenous catheter failure was significantly higher in the intervention group (39%) compared to control (19%). CONCLUSION With minor modifications to participant screening for eligibility, this randomised control trial is feasible for a large multicentre randomised control trial. The neutral NC was associated with an increased risk of peripheral intravenous catheter failure. IMPLICATIONS FOR THE PROFESSION AND/OR PATIENT CARE There are several NC designs available, often identified by their mechanism of pressure (positive, negative and neutral). However, NCs can contribute to peripheral intravenous catheter failure. This is the first randomised controlled trial to compare neutral and negative NC designs. Negative pressure NCs had lower PIVC failure compared to neutral NCs, however the results might not be generalisable to other brands or treatment settings. Further high-quality research is needed to explore NC design. REPORTING METHOD Study methods and results reported in adherence to the CONSORT Statement. PATIENT OR PUBLIC CONTRIBUTION No patient or public contribution.
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Affiliation(s)
- Nicole Marsh
- Nursing and Midwifery Research Centre, Internal Medicine Services, Workforce Development and Education Unit, Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital, Herston, Queensland, Australia
- School of Nursing and Midwifery, Alliance for Vascular Access Teaching and Research (AVATAR), School of Pharmacy and Medical Science, School of Medicine and Dentistry, Griffith University, Nathan, Queensland, Australia
- School of Nursing, Midwifery and Social Work, School of Medicine and Dentistry, The University of Queensland, St Lucia, Queensland, Australia
- Patient-Centred Health Services, Menzies Health Institute Queensland, Griffith University, Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia
- School of Nursing, Queensland University of Technology, Kelvin Grove, Australia
| | - Emily Larsen
- Nursing and Midwifery Research Centre, Internal Medicine Services, Workforce Development and Education Unit, Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital, Herston, Queensland, Australia
- School of Nursing and Midwifery, Alliance for Vascular Access Teaching and Research (AVATAR), School of Pharmacy and Medical Science, School of Medicine and Dentistry, Griffith University, Nathan, Queensland, Australia
- Patient-Centred Health Services, Menzies Health Institute Queensland, Griffith University, Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia
| | - Catherine O'Brien
- Nursing and Midwifery Research Centre, Internal Medicine Services, Workforce Development and Education Unit, Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital, Herston, Queensland, Australia
- School of Nursing and Midwifery, Alliance for Vascular Access Teaching and Research (AVATAR), School of Pharmacy and Medical Science, School of Medicine and Dentistry, Griffith University, Nathan, Queensland, Australia
| | - Hannah Peach
- Nursing and Midwifery Research Centre, Internal Medicine Services, Workforce Development and Education Unit, Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital, Herston, Queensland, Australia
| | - Samantha Keogh
- Nursing and Midwifery Research Centre, Internal Medicine Services, Workforce Development and Education Unit, Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital, Herston, Queensland, Australia
- School of Nursing and Midwifery, Alliance for Vascular Access Teaching and Research (AVATAR), School of Pharmacy and Medical Science, School of Medicine and Dentistry, Griffith University, Nathan, Queensland, Australia
- School of Nursing, Queensland University of Technology, Kelvin Grove, Australia
| | - Karen Davies
- Nursing and Midwifery Research Centre, Internal Medicine Services, Workforce Development and Education Unit, Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital, Herston, Queensland, Australia
- School of Nursing, Midwifery and Social Work, School of Medicine and Dentistry, The University of Queensland, St Lucia, Queensland, Australia
| | - Gabor Mihala
- School of Nursing and Midwifery, Alliance for Vascular Access Teaching and Research (AVATAR), School of Pharmacy and Medical Science, School of Medicine and Dentistry, Griffith University, Nathan, Queensland, Australia
| | - Barbara Hewer
- Nursing and Midwifery Research Centre, Internal Medicine Services, Workforce Development and Education Unit, Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital, Herston, Queensland, Australia
| | - Catriona Booker
- Nursing and Midwifery Research Centre, Internal Medicine Services, Workforce Development and Education Unit, Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital, Herston, Queensland, Australia
| | - Alexandra L McCarthy
- School of Nursing, Midwifery and Social Work, School of Medicine and Dentistry, The University of Queensland, St Lucia, Queensland, Australia
- Mater Research Institute, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
| | - Julie Flynn
- School of Nursing and Midwifery, Alliance for Vascular Access Teaching and Research (AVATAR), School of Pharmacy and Medical Science, School of Medicine and Dentistry, Griffith University, Nathan, Queensland, Australia
- School of Nursing and Midwifery, University of Southern Queensland, Ipswich, Queensland, Australia
| | - Claire M Rickard
- School of Nursing and Midwifery, Alliance for Vascular Access Teaching and Research (AVATAR), School of Pharmacy and Medical Science, School of Medicine and Dentistry, Griffith University, Nathan, Queensland, Australia
- School of Nursing, Midwifery and Social Work, School of Medicine and Dentistry, The University of Queensland, St Lucia, Queensland, Australia
- Herston Infectious Diseases Institute, Metro North Health, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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