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IV'e Been 'BITTEN': A Semi-Structured Interview Investigating Trauma and Betrayal During Peripheral Intravenous Catheter Insertion Among DIVA Patients

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Year: 2025, 2025
Member of: Trent University Graduate Thesis Collection
Name(s): Creator (cre): Markose, Kirsten Brianna, Thesis advisor (ths): McIntosh, Michele, Degree committee member (dgc): Lewis, Chrystal, Degree granting institution (dgg): Trent University
Abstract: <p>Inserting a peripheral intravenous catheter (PIVC) can be a stressful moment in a patient's hospital stay, especially in patients with difficult intravenous access (DIVA). This study
investigated the applicability of a mid-range theory of trauma-informed care (BITTEN) to PIVC
insertion in DIVA patients. A qualitative, semi-structured interview was conducted with 17 DIVA
patients… more