ArticleCureus2025
Development and Validation of a Training Curriculum for Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter (PICC) Use Among Sudanese Health Professionals.
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Abstract
backgroundIn Sudan, vascular access options are limited to short peripheral cannulas and untunneled central lines. Patients requiring peripherally inserted central catheters (PICCs) must often travel abroad, leading to unsafe practices and higher complication risks. Introducing PICCs requires a structured training program for local health professionals.
objectiveTo design and validate a PICC training curriculum tailored for Sudanese healthcare providers. METHODOLOGY: A cross-sectional study was conducted to develop a training curriculum. Curriculum design followed Kern's six-step model, supplemented by Caffarella's adult learning framework, and was benchmarked against international case studies. Problem identification and general needs assessment were undertaken through semi-structured interviews, while a targeted needs assessment was conducted using questionnaires to evaluate knowledge, skills, and training requirements among health professionals. Validation was carried out through expert review, using structured questionnaires and one-to-one interviews.
resultsFifty-one health professionals participated in the needs assessment. Knowledge and skills were generally poor, with significant associations between knowledge deficits and fear of insertion (
conclusionsThis study developed and validated Sudan's first PICC training curriculum. The program combines theoretical instruction, simulation, and supervised practice, with contextual adaptations for feasibility. Implementation could improve patient safety, reduce complications, and strengthen national capacity in vascular access care.
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