3D Port-A Catheter Model for New Staff

Fu Jen Catholic University

Status: Not yet enrolling

Conditions: Personal Satisfaction; Cancer

Treatments: Other: 3D printed educational model

Study type: Interventional

Funder types: Other

Identifiers

NCT06416943

FJUH112278-2

Details and patient eligibility

About

The aim of this study is to develop a highly realistic 3D-printed Port-A catheter upper body model to enhance the effectiveness of training new nursing staff in Port-A catheter placement and care skills.

Full description

Background： Cancer patients often require long-term administration of chemotherapy drugs, nutritional supplementation, and blood transfusions. During these treatments, an implantable central venous access (port-a catheter) is often utilized to avoid the inconvenience of repeated needle insertions for treatment and to minimize the risk of medication leakage. Port-A catheters are considered a safer clinical measure. However, poor care and maintenance of the catheter can lead to complications such as infection, catheter damage, and leakage, which can even result in death. Proper care and maintenance are crucial for the successful use of Port-A catheters. For nursing staff, acquiring professional knowledge in Port-A catheter care is essential for improving the quality of cancer patient care. Insufficient education and training in Port-A catheter care can lead to clinical errors that endanger patients' lives.

Methods： This study involves providing training to participants and assessing their performance and effectiveness. It employs a prospective quasi-experimental design with a single group and pre- and post-test evaluations. The study includes 50 newly recruited nursing staff.

Effect： The investigators anticipate that the use of a 3D-printed upper body Port-A catheter model will yield better results in the training of newly recruited nursing staff.

Enrollment: 50 estimated patients

Sex: All

Ages: 18 to 30 years old

Volunteers: Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion criteria

• New nursing staff joined Fu Jen Catholic University Hospital.

Exclusion criteria

• Refused to participate in the study.

Trial design

Primary purpose: Other

Allocation: N/A

Interventional model: Single Group Assignment

Masking: None (Open label)

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50 participants in 1 patient group

3D medical education model group

Experimental group

Description:

Received a regular learning plus 3D printing model

Treatment:

Other: 3D printed educational model