Infusion phlebitis, perceptions of risk factors among Nurses in the Najran hospitals; a cross sectional study

Abstract

This study evaluated the perceptions of nurses for the risk factors of infusion phlebitis. A convenience sampling of hospital nurses from different departments and wards in Najran hospitals, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, were recruited. A survey was conducted using a validated questionnaire measuring the nurses’ perceptions of the risk factors associated with infusion phlebitis.

A total of 131 questionnaires were evaluated. The study participants had sufficient knowledge about the infusion phlebitis, in particular how big the problem is, risk factors associated with the increased risk of infusion phlebitis, and importance of some measures that can reduce the risk. The nurses needed an update about the updated CDC guidelines and research findings for some risk factors such as infusion rate, and time of infusion.