Reduction of Central Line-Associated Bloodstream Infections via Evidence-Based Nursing Education

Abstract

Central venous catheters (CVCs) are routinely employed in treating hospitalized and critically ill patients. Despite their critical use, CVCs are related to the development of central line-associated bloodstream infections (CLABSIs). This study is motivated by the high incidence of CLABSIs and aims to reduce CLABSIs by introducing evidence-based nursing education. Effective, evidence-based nurse education will be applied in acute care settings to determine if it reduces CLABSI incidence. Once infections acquired during treatment are eliminated, the study’s findings will result in significant cost savings at both the individual and organizational levels.

Reducing Central Line Infections: The Why, and the How

The current study focuses on preventing central line infections using evidence-based nursing education. The introduction to the study offers a thorough discussion of the research problem that will be addressed by utilizing the information obtained during the research process. The chapter will also contain an explanation of the significance or importance of the study. The research is conducted to fill a research gap and should be applicable to real-world policy formation and implementation. Included in the chapter is the study’s purpose or objective, explaining why it is being conducted and what it hopes to accomplish. The chapter concludes with the evaluation criteria and the outcome of the research project.

Description of the Problem

The use of central venous catheters (CVCs) aids in the treatment of numerous life-threatening disorders. These tubes are implanted into a big vein, such as the subclavian or peripherally (PICC line)…