Nurses’ knowledge of peripherally inserted central catheter maintenance and its influencing factors in Hunan province, China: a cross-sectional survey

摘要: Objectives The present study aimed to assess the level of knowledge on peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) maintenance among nurses in China and analyse related factors influencing this variable. Design A cross-sectional survey. Setting Ninety-one hospitals at three different levels Hunan Province, China: county hospitals, municipal provincial hospitals. Participants total 4110 registered engaged clinical work intravenous infusion. Primary secondary outcome measures Nurses’ PICC was measured by score an anonymous, self-reported questionnaire. Results mean 72.86±14.86. 83.5% participants exhibited a 60 or above, 34.1% them good grade with 80 above. difference correct rate dimensions statistically significant (H=17.721, p Conclusions In conclusion, medium province, China. Multiple steps should be taken improve nurses’ knowledge, including disseminating multiple ways, such as courses, lectures, seminars new media. Particular attention given populations who responded poorly survey, targeted education for distributed based their performance specific dimensions, replacement dressing needle-free connectors. addition, quality practical could future.