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Chemotherapy-related Skin Toxicity · Journal article
Ibero Ciencias - Revista Científica Y Académica - Issn 3072-7197 · August 13, 2026
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This narrative review synthesizes evidence on nursing interventions for maintaining port catheter function in cancer patients, identifying systematic assessment, aseptic technique, proper needle use, flushing protocols, and patient education as key practices. The review concludes these interventions reduce complications and improve device functional survival, but does not report quantitative meta-analytic results or effect sizes.
Narrative literature review. Cancer patients with port catheters undergoing chemotherapy, immunotherapy, biological therapy, parenteral nutrition, or other intravenous treatments. Intervention: Nursing interventions for port catheter maintenance and function, including systematic assessment, aseptic technique, Huber needle use, flushing and sealing protocols, venous return verification, complication identification, and patient ed….
Most effective interventions included systematic assessment of insertion site and device, aseptic technique, proper Huber needle use, flushing and sealing per protocol, and verification of venous return Early identification of occlusion, extravasation, or infection signs recommended as part of standard care Standardized protocols and ongoing nursing staff training associated with reduction in complications and improved device functional survival
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Nurses and oncology teams should implement systematic protocols including aseptic access, structured flushing schedules, regular assessment for complications, and patient self-care education to maintain port catheter functionality and reduce treatment delays. However, this synthesis does not quantify the magnitude of benefit or compare interventions against each other.
A narrative literature review synthesizing evidence on nursing interventions for port catheter maintenance in oncology, summarizing best practices rather than reporting new primary data or a pooled effect.
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Nurses and oncology teams should implement systematic protocols including aseptic access, structured flushing schedules, regular assessment for complications, and patient self-care education to maintain port catheter functionality and reduce treatment delays. However, this synthesis does not quantify the magnitude of benefit or compare interventions against each other.
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The port catheter was a central venous access device widely used in cancer patients for the long-term administration of chemotherapy, immunotherapy, biological therapy, parenteral nutrition, and other intravenous treatments. Its use helped preserve venous access, reduce the need for repeated needle insertions, and improve quality of life. However, its function was compromised by mechanical, thrombotic, and infectious complications that increased morbidity and disrupted treatment continuity. In this context, nursing interventions played a fundamental role in maintaining the device’s functionality and safety. The objective of this article was to analyze the available scientific evidence on nursing interventions aimed at promoting the proper functioning of port catheters in cancer patients through a narrative review. A review was conducted of the literature published between 2020 and 2026 in the PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, SciELO, and Google Scholar databases. Original articles, systematic reviews, clinical practice guidelines, and consensus documents published in English and Spanish were included. The reviewed evidence showed that the most effective interventions included systematic assessment of the insertion site and the device, the use of aseptic technique when accessing the reservoir, the proper use of Huber needles, flushing and sealing the catheter according to established protocols, verification of venous return, early identification of signs of occlusion, extravasation, or infection, and patient education on self-care. Furthermore, the implementation of standardized protocols and ongoing training of nursing staff were associated with a reduction in complications and improved functional survival of the device. It was concluded that these interventions promoted the continuity and safety of cancer treatment.
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