Effects of a 3D-Printed Port-A Catheter Model Training Course

Fu Jen Catholic University

Status: Enrolling

Conditions: Patient Satisfaction; Cancer

Treatments: Other: 3D health education model; Other: traditional education

Study type: Interventional

Funder types: Other

Identifiers

NCT06417294

FJUH112278

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 improve the knowledge and self-care skills of patients and primary caregivers regarding Port-A catheter placement through patient education.

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. The study aims to assess the impact of patient discharge education on their knowledge and satisfaction regarding catheter care.

Methods： This study focuses on patient education and evaluating its effectiveness. It employs a prospective randomized controlled trial with a cross-sectional design and parallel groups. The participants are divided into the 3D model group (experimental group) and the conventional education group (control group). A total of 120 subjects from the hematology-oncology ward are included in the study. The participants are randomly assigned to either the experimental group (60 participants) or the control group (60 participants) based on the month of admission, following a cluster randomization approach.

Effect： The investigator anticipate that the use of a 3D-printed upper body Port-A catheter model will yield better results in patient discharge education.

Enrollment: 120 estimated patients

Sex: All

Ages: 18 to 80 years old

Volunteers: No Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion criteria

• Admitted to the hematology and oncology ward of Fu Jen Catholic University Hospital
• Have Chinese communication skills

Exclusion criteria

• Refused to participate in the study.

Trial design

Primary purpose: Other

Allocation: Randomized

Interventional model: Parallel Assignment

Masking: None (Open label)

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120 participants in 2 patient groups

3D model group

Experimental group

Description:

Received a explanation combined with 3D printed model

Treatment:

Other: 3D health education model

traditional education group

Active Comparator group

Description:

Received a regular education

Treatment:

Other: traditional education