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Are current clinical guidelines on the use of Peripheral Intravenous Cannula for blood draws supported by evidence? An organizational case study
Jacob, Alycia Coventry, Linda Davies, Hugh Jacob, Elisabeth
Jacob, Alycia
Coventry, Linda
Davies, Hugh
Jacob, Elisabeth
Abstract
Aim
To examine the quality of evidence used to inform health policies. Policies on peripheral intravenous cannulas were used as exemplars.
Design
An organizational case study design was used, using the STROBE reporting guidelines.
Methods
Policy guidelines were sourced between June and September 2018 from health departments in Australia. Seven documents were compared regarding intravenous cannula dwell times and blood collection use. Evidence used in the documents was critiqued using assessment guideline from the Oxford Centre for Evidence Based Medicine.
Results
Large variations exist between policies regarding blood sampling and dwell time. Evidence used a variety of sources. Few references received an A evidence rating and policies differed in their interpretation of evidence.
Keywords
blood sampling, cannula, evidence-based practice, health policies, policy development, venipuncture
Date
2020
Type
Journal article
Journal
Nursing Open
Book
Volume
7
Issue
6
Page Range
1746-1754
Article Number
ACU Department
School of Nursing, Midwifery and Paramedicine
Faculty of Health Sciences
Faculty of Health Sciences
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DOI
Source URL
Event URL
Open Access Status
Published as ‘gold’ (paid) open access
License
CC BY 4.0
File Access
Open