Abstract

Introduction: In Viet Nam, there are currently no studies on using of a Bundle in the care of peripheral intravenous catheters for both adults and children, as well as research on developing a tool for monitoring quality of care of peripheral intravenous catheters.

Objective: To evaluate the content value of a bundle insertion, maintainance of peripheral intravenous catheter and tool for monitoring quality of care.

Method: Study subjetcs were Bundle insertion and maintenance of peripheral intravenous catheters and quality of care checklist. The study was implemented from January to May 2020. The research was conducted according to the design of cross-cultural adaption of research instrument which adjusted research tools to the local culture. The Bundle’s VietNamese version, English back translation version and the checklist were evaluated by the experts for the content validity compared to the original version and formed a complete scale in VietNamese.

Results: The preliminary results indicated that the survey tool had been considered by experts to be suitable for application in practice. Bundle and checklist in VietNamese version had similar content with the original English version. Bundle and checklist were feasible to use in the patients with a peripheral intravenous catheterization.

Conclusion: Bundle and checklist in VietNamese version had similar content to the original English version, suitable for practice.