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Supportive Care Needs of Adults Living with a Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter (PICC) at Home: A Qualitative Content Analysis

Description
Examines the challenges and supportive care needs of adults living at home with a peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC). Describes interview feedback from 15 participants focused on issues such as daily management of PICCs, physical and emotional impacts, and health literacy and supports. Includes information specific to adults living with PICCs in rural areas.
Author(s)
Rebecca Sharp, Qunyan Xu, ‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬Robyn Pumpa, et al.
Citation
BMC Nursing, 23, 4
Date
01/2024
Type
Document
Tagged as
Chronic disease management · Health literacy · Home health