Complications Associated With Use of Long-Term Central Venous Catheters Among Commercially Insured Women With Breast Cancer [Original Contributions]

Conclusion: Although long-term CVCs may have benefits, they are associated with increased morbidity. Regional and health plan variation in long-term CVC insertion suggests that some of their use reflects provider- or institution-driven variation in practice. Evidence-based guidelines and tools may help decrease discretionary use of long-term CVCs.
Source: Journal of Oncology Practice - Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Tags: Patient safety, Complications of cancer and cancer treatment, Treatment related issues, Quality, Patient safety, Quality of care, Population and Observational Studies, Outcomes Research, Quality of Care Original Contributions Source Type: research