SynthesisJournal of evaluation in clinical practice2014
Infusion phlebitis assessment measures: a systematic review.
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42 citing papers in PubMed, 4 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 170 citations in OpenAlex.
- Cyanoacrylate glue reactions: A systematic review, cases, and proposed mechanisms.Journal of vascular surgery. Venous and lymphatic disorders · 2023Pooled it
- Peripheral venous catheter-related phlebitis: A meta-analysis of topical treatment.Nursing open · 2023Pooled it
- Clinically-indicated replacement versus routine replacement of peripheral venous catheters.The Cochrane database of systematic reviews · 2019Pooled it
- The quality of systematic reviews of health-related outcome measurement instruments.Quality of life research : an international journal of quality of life aspects of treatment, care and rehabilitation · 2016Pooled it
- A quasi-experimental study on conservative nursing measures for preventing phlebitis in chemotherapy patients.Scientific reports · 2025Trial
- Development of a Peripheral Venous Catheter-Associated Phlebitis Risk Scale: A Methodological Study.Journal of clinical medicine · 2026Article
- Content validity of the Scale for Assessing the Risk of Phlebitis in Hospitalized Adults.Revista brasileira de enfermagem · 2026Article
- Development and Validation of a Nomogram for Predicting Intravenous Amiodarone-Induced Phlebitis: A Prospective Cohort Study.Health science reports · 2025Article
- Implementation of an Infection Prevention Care Bundle for Peripheral Intravenous Catheters (PIVCs): A Quality Improvement Study to Enhance PIVC Quality and Reduce Complications.Nursing reports (Pavia, Italy) · 2025Article
- Case Report: Chemotherapy-induced phlebitis in a dog: diagnostic approach and management strategies.Frontiers in veterinary science · 2025Article
- A Case of Elbow Extension Limitation Caused by Phlebosclerosis Following Peripheral Intravenous Chemotherapy: A Case Report and Literature Review.Annals of vascular diseases · 2025Article
- Association between peripheral venous catheter failure and care complexity factors in emergency department: a cross-sectional study.BMJ open · 2024Article
- Revisiting Peripheral Intravenous Cannula (PIVC) Strategies in Neonates: Lessons from Recent Research.Indian journal of pediatrics · 2024Article
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- Impact of an interventional bundle on complications associated with peripheral venous catheters in elderly patients.European journal of clinical microbiology & infectious diseases : official publication of the European Society of Clinical Microbiology · 2024Article
- Assessment, Treatment, and Follow-Up of Phlebitis Related to Peripheral Venous Catheterisation: A Delphi Study in Spain.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2024Article
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- Risk factors associated with the occurrence of the adverse event phlebitis in hospitalized adult patients.Revista brasileira de enfermagem · 2024Review
- Evolution of Scientific Production on Phlebitis Secondary to Vascular Access: A 71-Year Bibliometric Analysis.Nursing reports (Pavia, Italy) · 2023Review
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Abstract
RATIONALE, AIMS AND
objectivesPhlebitis is a common and painful complication of peripheral intravenous cannulation. The aim of this review was to identify the measures used in infusion phlebitis assessment and evaluate evidence regarding their reliability, validity, responsiveness and feasibility.
methodWe conducted a systematic literature review of the Cochrane library, Ovid MEDLINE and EBSCO CINAHL until September 2013. All English-language studies (randomized controlled trials, prospective cohort and cross-sectional) that used an infusion phlebitis scale were retrieved and analysed to determine which symptoms were included in each scale and how these were measured. We evaluated studies that reported testing the psychometric properties of phlebitis assessment scales using the COnsensus-based Standards for the selection of health Measurement INstruments (COSMIN) guidelines.
resultsInfusion phlebitis was the primary outcome measure in 233 studies. Fifty-three (23%) of these provided no actual definition of phlebitis. Of the 180 studies that reported measuring phlebitis incidence and/or severity, 101 (56%) used a scale and 79 (44%) used a definition alone. We identified 71 different phlebitis assessment scales. Three scales had undergone some psychometric analyses, but no scale had been rigorously tested.
conclusionMany phlebitis scales exist, but none has been thoroughly validated for use in clinical practice. A lack of consensus on phlebitis measures has likely contributed to disparities in reported phlebitis incidence, precluding meaningful comparison of phlebitis rates.
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