Frequency of Peripheral Intravenous Catheter-Related Complications and Influencing Factors in Hospitalized Adult Patients.

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Thrombophlebitis occurs in 16.5% of hospitalized adult patients with peripheral intravenous catheters, and its development is strongly correlated with the presence of pain. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.INCREMENTAL. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.NEUTRAL.

Abdullah Bulut; Fatma Birgili

doi:10.37990/medr.1893028

March 24, 2026Medical RecordsOpen Access

Frequency of Peripheral Intravenous Catheter-Related Complications and Influencing Factors in Hospitalized Adult Patients.

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This study aims to identify the incidence and factors influencing complications from peripheral intravenous catheterization in adults.
Descriptive, cross-sectional, observational study design
303 adult participants were surveyed
Data collected using sociodemographic and complication monitoring forms
Statistical analyses included chi-square and Pearson correlation for intergroup comparison
Mean age of participants was 59 years
16.5% of patients experienced thrombophlebitis
Low positive correlation found between catheter care and pain
Strong positive correlation observed between pain and thrombophlebitis development

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This observational study examines complications of peripheral intravenous catheters in hospitalized adults, suggesting key influencing factors.

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