The Meta-analysis on the effect of different education models on the self care ability of patients with peripherally inserted central catheters

Abstract

Objective To evaluate the effect of different education models on the self care ability of peripherally inserted central catheters (PICC) placement patients.Methods The randomized controlled trial (RCT),controlled clinical trail (CCT),self-controlled trial and cohort study on self care ability of patients with PICC placement were collected using databases by manual and Internet searching.Data were analyzed with Revman5.0 software,data which could not be gathered were expressed by descriptive analysis.Results Eight articles were included in the study.The results of Meta-analysis revealed that different education models could significantly improve the self care ability of PICC patients in the intervention (experimental) group.Conclusions Different education models had significant meaning on the self care ability of PICC placement patients. Key words: Self care/management; Health education; Peripherally inserted central catheter; Meta analysis