Operation STICK Improves Vascular Access Outcomes in a Specialty Team: A Quasi-Experimental Study.
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
8-12-2024
Publication Title
Journal of nursing care quality
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Education and training may improve outcomes within an experienced vascular access team.
PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to measure the impact of a standardized peripheral intravenous catheter insertion educational program (Operation STICK) on vascular access outcomes.
METHODS: A quasi-experimental study design was used. Adult inpatients with difficult intravenous access (DIVA) requiring ultrasound-guided insertion by a vascular access specialty team were eligible. Data were collected before and 7 months after the educational training program.
RESULTS: A total of 54 subjects were included (24 pre- and 30 post-implementation). Significant improvements were found for mean peripheral intravenous catheter dwell time (3.62 to 14.97 days, P < .001), completion of therapy (58.3% to 96.7%, P = .001), and first-stick success rate (79.2% to 100%, P = .013). Catheter-to-vein ratio significantly decreased (P = .007).
CONCLUSIONS: Standardized education/training in vascular access focusing on best practices yields favorable outcomes for DIVA patients within an established specialty team.
Recommended Citation
Gibson SM, Sarlabous J, Adair L, Bahl A. operation stick improves vascular access outcomes in a specialty team: a quasi-experimental study. J Nurs Care Qual. 2024 Aug 12. doi: 10.1097/NCQ.0000000000000801. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 39151043.
DOI
10.1097/NCQ.0000000000000801
ISSN
1550-5065
PubMed ID
39151043