Effect of Educational Nursing Intervention on Knowledge and Practices of Patients with Implantable Port Catheter and Undergoing Chemotherapy

Abstract

Central venous access devices (VADs) are routinely used in oncology practice to provide long-term venous access. An implantable port device provides an easily accessible central route for long-term chemotherapy. The use of implanted port catheter represents a major advance for oncology patients, enabling the effective delivery of chemotherapy and blood products particularly for prolonged infusions or in the situation of difficult venous access ( Patel et al, 2014).