Phlebitis Experiences of Intensive Care Nurses

It is important to reveal the phlebitis experiences of nurses. The data obtained from the phlebitis experiences of nurses are important in terms of preventing phlebitis and supporting patient safety practices. In the studies conducted to date, no study has been found in the literature that qualitatively examines the phlebitis experiences of intensive care nurses. This study is the first to be conducted in this respect, which constitutes the originality of the research. It is expected to guide clinician and academic nurses in phlebitis assessment and phlebitis care planning and to contribute to the literature.

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Key information

Conditions

Phlebitis Cardiovascular Diseases NursİNG CARE Peripheral Vascular Diseases Vascular Diseases Vasculitis

Age range

18 year–50 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Primary location

Kutahya Health Sciences University

Kütahya, 43000, Turkey (Türkiye)

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

Voluntarily accepting to participate in the study
Being the primary nurse of a patient who developed phlebitis,
Having at least 1 year of work experience.

Exclusion criteria

Being assigned to the unit for a short period of time
Being on leave or sick leave,
Not accepting to participate in the study,
Leaving the study during the data collection process.

Treatment and study plan

It is a qualitative type of study that will be conducted through face-to-face interviews.

Other

It is a qualitative type of study that will be conducted through face-to-face interviews.

Primary outcomes

Themes Identified in ICU Nurses' Experiences with Phlebitis Management

Time frame: Within the first 2 months following the initiation of the study

Identification of distinct thematic categories from ICU nurses' experiences concerning the recognition, prevention, care practices, and clinical challenges related to phlebitis. Each theme will be extracted through thematic analysis of qualitative data obtained from semi-structured interviews. Method of Analysis: Braun & Clarke's Thematic Analysis Method Unit of Measure: Number of distinct themes identified
Perceived Barriers and Facilitators in Phlebitis Management

Time frame: Within 2 month after the completion of data collection

Evaluation and classification of ICU nurses' perceptions regarding institutional, educational, and individual-level factors affecting phlebitis assessment and management. Each perceived barrier or facilitator will be categorized based on content analysis of semi-structured interview transcripts. Method of Analysis: Content Analysis Methodology Unit of Measure: Number of identified barriers and facilitators.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Kutahya Health Sciences University

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Phlebitis Experiences of Intensive Care Nurses: A Qualitative Study

Important dates

Study start: 2025
Primary completion: 2025
Study completion: 2026
First posted: Jul 4, 2025
Registry last updated: Mar 20, 2026

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