Abstract
Objective: The purpose of this study was to investigate PICC cognitive status and psychological status of cancer patients with PICC catheter guided by ultrasound for the first time and to explore the correlation between the PICC cognition and psychological state of the patients. Methods: A questionnaire survey was used to investigate the psychological status and the cognitive status of 212 cancer patients before intubation. Results: 68 (32%) of patients were in the high tension before intubation, 91 people (44%) were in moderate tension, 53 people (24%) were in the mild tension. Patients who got lower cognitive scores on PICC experienced higher degree of tension compare to patients who got the higher cognitive scores on PICC. Patients' education level and the source of PICC knowledge affected the cognitive level of patients. Conclusion: Nurses should strengthen the education for the patients on the PICC knowledge, especially for those who were in a low educational level. In order to improve the patient's perception of PICC, it is best for the patients to be told the knowledge of PICC by the nurses. Which will reduce the tension of patients before the indwelling catheter?
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