Validation of a questionnaire of knowledge and attitudes about the subcutaneous venous reservoir in nursing.
Roberto Raña-Rocha, Ignacio López-de-Ullibarri, María-Jesús Movilla-Fernández and 1 others
PMID 32321041WHAT IT FOUND
A new questionnaire measures nurses' knowledge and attitudes toward implanted venous reservoirs.
It separates training gaps from fear of device damage. Nurses with low scores on the attitude items may avoid using the device or prefer peripheral lines, risking patient discomfort.
Key findings
01The questionnaire identifies two distinct attitude factors: insecurity in handling the device and loss of autonomy in decision-making.
02Nurses who lack confidence or fear damaging the reservoir are more likely to request help or use peripheral lines instead of the implanted device.
03The tool distinguishes between actual knowledge deficits and perceptions of infrequent or complex situations.
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What it does not show
The sample was not randomly selected due to data protection laws, which may introduce bias. The study was conducted in Spain, so cultural or healthcare system differences may affect how nurses respond to attitude items elsewhere. The tool measures self-reported knowledge and attitudes, not actual clinical performance or patient outcomes.
Declared interests
Funded by Spanish government research grants (MINECO, Xunta de Galicia) and associated with a PAHO/WHO collaborating center.
The easy way to misread this
Do not assume a low knowledge score means the nurse is unsafe. The tool separates 'theoretical knowledge' from 'insecurity in handling.' A nurse may know the facts but still avoid the device due to fear of damage or lack of protocol. Address the specific attitude factor identified.