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ArticleMethodsX2026

A multiphase, multimethod protocol for evaluating air-in-line alarms and infusion-technology usability during antineoplastic drug administration.

Rosario Caruso, Greta Ghizzardi, Tatiana Bolgeo, Monica Liberatori, Daniele Napolitano, Anna Carmagnola, Andrea Moro, Ilaria Milani, Stefano Maiandi, Gianluca Conte and 8 more

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Rosario CarusoDepartment of Biomedical Sciences for Health, University of Milan, Milan, Italy.
Greta GhizzardiSchool of Nursing, Directorate of Nursing and Allied Health Professions, Azienda Socio-Sanitaria Territoriale di Lodi, Lodi, Italy.
Tatiana BolgeoResearch Training Innovation Infrastructure, Department of Research and Innovation, AOU SS Antonio e Biagio e Cesare Arrigo, Alessandria, Italy.
Monica LiberatoriDepartment of Medical Oncology, Fondazione Policlinico Gemelli IRCCS, Rome, Italy.
Daniele NapolitanoSITRA - Scientific Direction, Fondazione Policlinico Gemelli IRCCS, Rome, Italy.
Anna CarmagnolaHematology and Bone Marrow Transplantation Unit, IRCCS San Raffaele Scientific Institute, Milan, Italy.
Andrea MoroDirectorate of Nursing and Allied Health Professions, European Institute of Oncology IRCCS, Milan, Italy.
Ilaria MilaniHealth Professions Research and Evidence Transfer Unit, IRCCS MultiMedica, Sesto San Giovanni, Italy.
Stefano MaiandiSchool of Nursing, Directorate of Nursing and Allied Health Professions, Azienda Socio-Sanitaria Territoriale di Lodi, Lodi, Italy.
Gianluca ConteDepartment of Medicine and Surgery, Kore University of Enna, Enna, Italy.
Marco Alfredo ArcidiaconoMedical Department, University Hospital of Parma, Parma, Italy.
Serena CaponettiOncology Department, Ospedale "A. Murri", AST, Fermo, Italy.
Gabriele CremonaDepartment of Hematology-Oncology, Piacenza Hospital, Piacenza, Italy.
Marcella DabbeneNursing Management, La Maddalena S.p.A., Palermo, Italy.
Viviana RiccobeneOncology Ward, Presidio Ospedaliero "Gravina e San Pietro", ASP di Catania, Caltagirone, Italy.
Monica GubertiNursing and Allied Health Professions, IRCCS Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli, Bologna, Italy.
Alessio PireddaOutpatient Service, IEO, European Institute of Oncology IRCCS, Milan, Italy.
Arianna MagonDepartment of Public Health, Experimental and Forensic Medicine, Section of Hygiene, University of Pavia, Pavia, Italy.

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Abstract

Air-in-line alarms during intravenous administration of antineoplastic drugs can interrupt therapy, increase nursing workload, and affect the continuity and safety of treatment. Although advanced infusion technologies have been introduced to reduce these events, evidence comparing their performance in clinical practice remains limited. This protocol describes a multicenter, prospective, multiphase study, combining a controlled simulation phase with two observational phases, designed to investigate the occurrence and management of air-in-line alarms during antineoplastic drug administration. The study aims to identify technological, clinical, and organizational factors associated with alarm occurrence and management while evaluating healthcare professionals' user experience and observed professional practices related to infusion therapy. Findings will support the development of evidence-based recommendations to improve infusion safety, optimize therapeutic continuity, and guide the selection and implementation of infusion technologies in oncology settings.

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Alarm managementAntineoplastic agentsInfusion pumpsMultimethod researchMultiphase study designPatient safetySimulation training

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PMID42861369
PMCPMC13654472

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