Advancements in vascular access are vital to improving patient outcomes and quality of care. This special issue seeks to explore the diverse dimensions of vascular access, encompassing technical, ethical, and patient-centered aspects. Contributors are encouraged to address the following themes:
- Innovations in Devices and Technology:
Highlight novel advancements in vascular access devices, including cutting-edge technologies that enhance durability, reduce patient discomfort, and mitigate complications. Explore the potential of AI-driven monitoring systems and smart technologies in optimizing vascular access management. - Best Practices for Insertion, Maintenance, and Infection Prevention:
Share evidence-based protocols for minimizing infection risks, improving procedural outcomes, and extending device longevity. Case studies, reviews, and comparative analyses of global best practices are especially welcome. - Training and Education for Healthcare Professionals:
Address innovative approaches to educating healthcare providers, such as simulation-based learning, certification programs, and competency-based assessments that ensure safe and efficient vascular access. - Patient-Centered Approaches to Vascular Access:
Explore strategies for tailoring vascular access management to individual patient needs, prioritizing comfort, safety, and dignity. Discuss methods to improve patient education and empower shared decision-making. - Challenges in Pediatric, Geriatric, and Critical Care Settings:
Delve into the complexities of providing vascular access in vulnerable populations. Address how tailored solutions can overcome anatomical and physiological challenges in these groups. - Ethical Considerations and Decision-Making:
Examine ethical dilemmas, such as consent, prioritization, and device withdrawal in complex clinical scenarios. Propose frameworks for ethical decision-making in vascular access care. - Emerging Trends in Vascular Access:
Investigate the transformative role of artificial intelligence, wearable technologies, telemedicine, and other emerging innovations in enhancing patient outcomes and operational efficiencies.
At infermieristica journal, we seek submissions that inspire progress and innovation in nursing and healthcare. Whether you’re advancing science with original research, analyzing trends in review articles, or sharing practical insights through clinical case reports, your voice matters.
We also welcome qualitative studies exploring the human side of healthcare, methodological papers introducing new research techniques, letters to the editor fostering dialogue, and brief reports highlighting impactful findings.
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