Effect of Hand Message on Catheter Insertion

University of Yalova60 enrolled

Overview

This is a randomized controlled study to investigate the effect of arm message on the success of peripheral intravenous catheter insertion in breast cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy. There are two groups in our study (control group=30, experimental group=30). The investigator applied hand massage to patients in experimental group before peripheral intravenous catheter insertion. The investigators evaluated the succesfull peripheral catheter insertion time, anxiety level, and satisfaction level of the patients.

Introduction: Peripheral intravenous catheter (PIVK) placement becomes difficult in patients diagnosed with breast cancer who receive chemotherapy because vein visibility decreases. Objective: The aim of this study is to determine the effect of arm massage applied to patients diagnosed with breast cancer receiving chemotherapy on the success of peripheral intravenous catheter placement. Method: The study will conducted in a randomized controlled experimental type in an outpatient chemotherapy unit of a hospital.The sample of the study will consist of 60 patients who met the inclusion criteria (experimental group = 30, control group = 30). Patients in the experimental group will receive arm massage before peripheral intravenous catheter placement, while patients in the control group will receive no intervention. The time to successful catheter placement, patient anxiety, and satisfaction levels regarding the procedure will be recorded.

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Purpose

SUPPORTIVE_CARE

Masking

NONE

Enrollment

Conditions

Breast Cancer

Interventions

Hand massageOTHER

Classical hand massage that inclued effleurage, and petrisage.

Eligibility

Sex: ALL

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

Inclusion Criteria: * diagnosed as breast cancer, * having had the first course of chemotherapy, * patients who has 1,2 and 3 vein degree Exclusion Criteria: * More than 2 unsuccessful attempts at PICK placement, * The individual wants to leave the study

Locations (1)

Yalova University

Yalova, Turkey (Türkiye)

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

the success of peripheral intravenous catheter insertion

Time until successful catheter placement

Time frame: assessed up to 6 months

Secondary Outcomes

patient satisfaction level scale

Patient satisfaction levels with peripheral intravenous catheter placement procedure

Time frame: assessed up to 6 months

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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