Central Venous Catheter Care Training for Pediatric Oncology Nurses
NCT ID: NCT07345598
Last Updated: 2026-01-15
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Basic Information
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NOT_YET_RECRUITING
NA
30 participants
INTERVENTIONAL
2026-01-22
2026-06-22
Brief Summary
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Detailed Description
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Proper maintenance of catheters is crucial for treatment continuity. Despite their medical advantages, central venous catheters (CVCs) are associated with complications such as infection, hemorrhage, and thrombosis. When central venous catheterization and catheter care are performed by inexperienced personnel or teams, the risk of catheter colonization and infection increases. Furthermore, if the catheter remains in place for more than five days, the risk of infection is eight times higher in groups using gauze dressings and microporous tape.
CVC-related infection is a significant cause of morbidity and mortality in immunocompromised children and adults, with infection-related mortality estimated between 12% and 25%. Recent studies have demonstrated that standardization of aseptic techniques and the provision of regular training reduce the risk of infection, while catheter insertion and maintenance by inexperienced personnel increase the likelihood of colonization or infection.
Nurses are key personnel both during central venous catheter insertion and in ensuring catheter care is maintained with aseptic technique . Regular training of healthcare professionals responsible for catheter insertion and care, ensuring compliance with hand hygiene, and adopting maximum barrier precautions during insertion (use of sterile gloves, gown, sterile drape covering the insertion site, mask, and cap) are recommended. In addition, the use of \>0.5% chlorhexidine-alcohol combinations for skin antisepsis, routine use of chlorhexidine/antiseptic-impregnated catheters, and chlorhexidine-impregnated dressings are advised.
There are various nursing care practices aimed at preventing CVC-associated infections. It has been recommended that healthcare professionals conduct high-level evidence clinical studies to evaluate the effectiveness of these practices on infection, develop clinical protocols that may serve as guidelines for CVC care, and monitor these protocols regularly. Many healthcare institutions provide not only initial training for newly employed staff but also refresher training for existing personnel. Since aseptic techniques are complex, nurses need to complement their education with practical training to strengthen their knowledge and skills. CVC-associated infections remain an important risk factor; however, with properly planned training, nurses' knowledge of current guidelines and their compliance with them should be periodically evaluated . Educational programs provided to nurses should be didactic, evidence-based, and structured with appropriate content and timing.
Nursing is an applied profession that requires meaningful integration of theoretical knowledge and practical skills. Therefore, this study was designed to evaluate the effect of theoretical and practical training on central venous catheter care, provided to nurses caring for pediatric oncology patients, on their knowledge level and infection prevention behaviors.
Conditions
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Study Design
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NA
SINGLE_GROUP
OTHER
NONE
Study Groups
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Training Group
Participants in this arm will receive the central venous catheter care training program, including theoretical education, video demonstration, and hansd-on practice.
CVC Care Training
The intervention consists of an educational training program including a PowerPoint presentation, training video, and hands-on practice with a mannequin. Data collection tools include the Sociodemographic Information Form, the Evidence-Based Guidelines Knowledge Test, and the Nurses' Observation Questionnaire on Infection Control and Prevention.
Interventions
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CVC Care Training
The intervention consists of an educational training program including a PowerPoint presentation, training video, and hands-on practice with a mannequin. Data collection tools include the Sociodemographic Information Form, the Evidence-Based Guidelines Knowledge Test, and the Nurses' Observation Questionnaire on Infection Control and Prevention.
Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria
* Performed a procedure via a central venous catheter on a pediatric oncology patient
* Voluntarily signed the informed consent form
Exclusion Criteria
ALL
Yes
Sponsors
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Acibadem Maslak Hospital
OTHER
Fenerbahce University
OTHER
Responsible Party
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Emine I Yıldız
Principal Investigator, Nurse, Fenerbahce University
Principal Investigators
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Yagmur Sancı, Assistant Professor
Role: STUDY_DIRECTOR
Fenerbahce University
Locations
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Acıbadem Maslak Hospital - Pediatric Oncology Unit
Istanbul, , Turkey (Türkiye)
Countries
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Central Contacts
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Provided Documents
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Document Type: Study Protocol
Other Identifiers
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FBU-YILDIZ-001
Identifier Type: -
Identifier Source: org_study_id
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