Flynn, Julie M. 
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1512-2089 and Keogh, Samantha J. and Gavin, Nicole C.
(2015)
Sterile v aseptic non-touch technique for needle-less connector care on central venous access devices in a bone marrow transplant population: A comparative study.
European Journal of Oncology Nursing, 19 (6).
pp. 694-700.
ISSN 1462-3889
Abstract
Purpose: The aim of this study was to determine whether a variation in practice from an aseptic non-touch technique (ANTT) to a sterile technique when changing needleless connectors on central venous access devices (CVAD) was associated with any change in catheter related bloodstream infection (CRBSI) rates in the bone marrow transplant (BMT) population. Methods: A two group comparative study without concurrent controls using a retrospective cohort was conducted in a large metropolitan hospital in Brisbane, Australia. Inclusion criteria: haematological malignancy, Hickman catheter inserted, age ≥18. A tool was developed to extract historical data from medical records and pathology results. Primary outcome: CRBSI. Secondary outcomes: laboratory confirmed bloodstream infection, mucosal barrier injury laboratory confirmed bloodstream infection and skin contaminants. Results: One hundred and fifty patients were assessed, 73/150 (49%) in the ANTT group. Demographics: males 95/150 (63%), with 71/150 (47%) receiving an autologous BMT. No difference in CRBSI rates between groups was observed (ANTT n = 3 (4%) vs Sterile n = 1 (2.7%), p = 0.357 Fishers Exact Test). Infection by skin contaminants were identified in a similar number of cases across both groups (ANTT n = 9 (12.3%) vs Sterile n = 6 (7.8%)). Conclusions: No causal effect can be deduced from this small study; nevertheless results imply that an ANTT was not associated with increased CRBSI. Poor hand hygiene and ANTT were perceived across both groups. Quality and consistent ANTT is a safe method for managing intravascular devices, however education and awareness of pathogen transfer from healthcare worker and patient to their device is required.
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| Item Type: | Article (Commonwealth Reporting Category C) |
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| Refereed: | Yes |
| Item Status: | Live Archive |
| Faculty/School / Institute/Centre: | No Faculty |
| Faculty/School / Institute/Centre: | No Faculty |
| Date Deposited: | 13 Dec 2021 00:16 |
| Last Modified: | 13 Dec 2021 00:16 |
| Uncontrolled Keywords: | Aseptic non-touch technique; Bloodstream infection; Bone marrow transplant; Catheter related bloodstream infection; Central venous access device; Needleless connector |
| Fields of Research (2008): | 11 Medical and Health Sciences > 1110 Nursing > 111003 Clinical Nursing: Secondary (Acute Care) 11 Medical and Health Sciences > 1110 Nursing > 111099 Nursing not elsewhere classified |
| Fields of Research (2020): | 42 HEALTH SCIENCES > 4205 Nursing > 420506 Sub-acute care 42 HEALTH SCIENCES > 4205 Nursing > 420501 Acute care 42 HEALTH SCIENCES > 4205 Nursing > 420599 Nursing not elsewhere classified |
| Identification Number or DOI: | https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ejon.2015.05.003 |
| URI: | http://eprints.usq.edu.au/id/eprint/44675 |
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