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Avstick: An Intravenous Catheter Insertion Simulator for Use with Standardized Patients.

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Abstract
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An overwhelming majority of hospitalized patients undergo intravenous (IV) catheter insertion in order to receive hydration and necessary medication. Current IV insertion training techniques include manikins that are unable to react or give feedback to the trainee. The AvstickĀ® is a realistic training device that can be worn by an actor, allowing a nurse trainee to perform an IV catheter insertion on a live patient without causing the person harm. The purpose of this study is to demonstrate the effectiveness of the Avstick in nursing education to increase nurse-patient communication and trainee self-efficacy.

Year of Publication
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2018
Journal
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Nursing education perspectives
Date Published
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2018
ISSN Number
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1536-5026
DOI
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10.1097/01.NEP.0000000000000225
Short Title
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Nurs Educ Perspect
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