We surveyed patients to determine awareness and knowledge regarding risks and consequences
of a central line and found that most patients were aware of the signs and symptoms
and the negative outcomes of central line-associated bloodstream infections (CLABSI).
Forty percent thought that education regarding CLABSI could be improved, 22% could
not recall discussing risks of infection of a central line with a health care worker,
and only 46% of patients recalled receiving an informational flyer in the hospital
regarding CLABSI. Our results suggest that efforts to involve and engage patients
in interventions for CLABSI prevention are likely to be of benefit.
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Published online: October 10, 2013
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The contents do not represent views of the Department of Veterans Affairs or the United States Government.
Conflicts of interest: None to report.
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