The Journal of Continuing Education in Nursing· 2026Q2
Evaluation of a Structured Port Catheter Care Training Program for Nurses in Turkey: A Quasi-Experimental Study
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A structured training program significantly improved nurses' knowledge of port catheter care, with gains sustained for at least one month.
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Key points
- A structured port catheter care training program was evaluated using a pre-test, post-test, and 1-month follow-up design.
- Sixty nurses from internal medicine and oncology units participated in the study.
- Knowledge scores regarding port catheter care increased significantly after the training.
- The improved knowledge levels were retained at the 1-month follow-up assessment (p < .001).
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Abstract
Background: Port catheters are widely used in oncology care to provide safe long-term venous access; however, improper management may lead to complications such as infection, thrombosis, and extravasation. Nurses play a key role in preventing these complications through evidence-based care. This study evaluated the effectiveness of a structured training program on port catheter care on nurses' knowledge and knowledge retention. Method: This quasi-experimental study used a single-group pre-test–posttest follow-up design. The study included 60 nurses working in internal medicine and oncology units at a training and research hospital. Data were collected with a Descriptive Characteristics Form and a Port Catheter Care Knowledge Questionnaire. Results: Repeated measures analysis of variance showed that knowledge scores increased significantly after training and remained high at 1-month follow-up ( p < .001). Conclusion: The training program improved knowledge and supported retention. Further research is needed to assess its effect on clinical practice and patient outcomes.
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