Nursing Strategies in Preventing Catheter-Related Bloodstream Infection in Hemodialysis Patients
Virrey, Luzzille; Sales, Caselyn (2025)
2025
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The purpose of this study was to describe nursing strategies and the challenges nurses encounter in preventing catheter-related bloodstream infection in hemodialysis patients. The aim was to provide new knowledge that could be utilized to strengthen the nurse's expertise to decrease the incidence of catheter-related bloodstream infection in hemodialysis units.
In collecting the data, CINAHL and Medline databases and manual search through references of included articles have been used. Through inclusion and exclusion criteria, the search has been narrowed down resulting in the selection of 10 scientific articles. In addition, the articles selected for the study were analyzed by utilizing inductive content analysis.
The results of the study revealed nine generic categories related to nursing strategies and thirteen related to challenges encountered by nurses in preventing catheter-related bloodstream infection in hemodialysis patients.
This study concluded that nurses play a vital role in preventing catheter-related bloodstream infection (CRBSI), as they are the primary point of contact during the treatment of the patients. It is recommended that healthcare institutions offer support through educational programs or training and prioritize initiatives that enhance quality improvement and patient safety and reduce the risks of CRBSI.
In collecting the data, CINAHL and Medline databases and manual search through references of included articles have been used. Through inclusion and exclusion criteria, the search has been narrowed down resulting in the selection of 10 scientific articles. In addition, the articles selected for the study were analyzed by utilizing inductive content analysis.
The results of the study revealed nine generic categories related to nursing strategies and thirteen related to challenges encountered by nurses in preventing catheter-related bloodstream infection in hemodialysis patients.
This study concluded that nurses play a vital role in preventing catheter-related bloodstream infection (CRBSI), as they are the primary point of contact during the treatment of the patients. It is recommended that healthcare institutions offer support through educational programs or training and prioritize initiatives that enhance quality improvement and patient safety and reduce the risks of CRBSI.