ArticleCurrent oncology (Toronto, Ont.)2021
Comparison of the Quality of Life of Patients with Breast or Colon Cancer with an Arm Vein Port (TIVAD) Versus a Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter (PICC).
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- Implantable Ports vs Peripherally Inserted Central Catheters in Breast Cancer Chemotherapy: A Comprehensive Meta-Analysis.Medical science monitor : international medical journal of experimental and clinical research · 2025Pooled it
- Safety of totally implantable venous access devices and peripherally inserted central catheters in hematological malignancies patients: a meta-analysis.Frontiers in oncology · 2025Pooled it
- Vascular access devices for prolonged intravenous therapy regimens in people diagnosed with cancer.The Cochrane database of systematic reviews · 2024Pooled it
- Peripherally inserted central catheters versus implantable port catheters for cancer patients: a meta-analysis.Frontiers in oncology · 2023Pooled it
- Performance of EQ5D-5L and AHPEQS for measuring outcomes and experiences of patients with peripherally inserted central catheters: a secondary analysis.Quality of life research : an international journal of quality of life aspects of treatment, care and rehabilitation · 2026Trial
- [The role of central vascular access in the management of patients receiving chemotherapy for non-hematological malignant tumors: PICC line versus implantable Ports].The Pan African medical journal · 2026Trial
- Beyond Device Safety: Organisational Burden and Quality of Life in Oncology Outpatients with PICCs. A Descriptive Exploratory Study.Medicina (Kaunas, Lithuania) · 2026Article
- Clinical Outcomes and Patient Satisfaction After Ultrasound- and Intracavitary ECG-Guided Totally Implantable Venous Access Port Implantation.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Feasibility study on the effect and complications of intravenous therapy nursing intervention on patients with PICC catheterization.Medicine · 2026Article
- Research progress and narrative review of totally implantable venous access ports.Frontiers in oncology · 2026Review
- Safety and feasibility assessment of implantable chest wall venous access port for patients with acute leukemia.Frontiers in oncology · 2026Article
- Image and intracavitary electrocardiogram-guided arm port placement in colorectal cancer: A retrospective comparative study.World journal of gastrointestinal surgery · 2025Article
- Compound lidocaine cream with warm compress for pain relief in ultrasound-guided peripherally inserted central catheter placement for cancer patients.World journal of clinical oncology · 2025Article
- Prevention of Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter (PICC)-Associated Vein Thrombosis in Cancer: A Narrative Review.Biomedicines · 2025Review
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- Quality of life in women with breast cancer undergoing neoadjuvant chemotherapy: comparison between PICC and PICC-port.Breast cancer (Tokyo, Japan) · 2024Observational
- Basilic vein variation encountered during surgery for arm vein port: A case report.World journal of clinical cases · 2024Article
- The impact of internet multidisciplinary continuity care on the living quality of home-based patients with malignant tumors undergoing PICC catheterization.American journal of translational research · 2024Article
- Accidental venous port placementWorld journal of clinical cases · 2022Article
- Benefits of an online multimodal nursing program among patients with peripherally inserted central catheter-related thrombosis.Frontiers in public health · 2022Article
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Abstract
introductionVenous access is a crucial element in chemotherapy delivery. It remains unclear whether cancer patients prefer a port to a peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC). Our study aimed to assess cancer patients' satisfaction with their venous access device and to compare the quality of life (QoL) of subjects with a PICC to those with a port.
methodsIn this prospective cohort study, EORTC QLQ-C30, and a locally developed quality of life survey (QLAVD), designed to assess satisfaction with venous access devices, were administered to breast or colorectal cancer patients over a one-year period following the device insertion. Mixed effects models were used to assess changes on mean scores at different time points.
resultsA total of 101 patients were recruited over a three-year period, (PICC group,
conclusionsAlthough subjects with a port experienced more pain during the device insertion or access for chemotherapy, it had a smaller negative impact on psychosocial scores than the PICC. No significant differences in complications rates were observed between the two devices.
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