Intervention

Process

To improve the way to PVC-based treatment is carried out

*A comprehensive review of international and national literature on PVC treatment was done

*A checklist was composed based on the review

*Secure assessment of thrombophlebitis by defining the extent of thrombophlebitis

*Information for all staff on the ward for people with heart disease using the new guideline

To test and evaluate compliance to the checklist

*Follow-up of 60 patients was conducted

*Nurses’ documentation and comments regarding the new working process was reviewed

To improve the checklist further and working practices

*Meetings with nurses where follow-up was discussed

*Create conditions to facilitate compliance with the new guideline. The checklist included equipment for appropriate PVC-based treatment.

To establish the new guideline as a routine

*Follow-up of working practices as a regular discussion at monthly meetings

To secure the quality of the new routine

*Continuous follow-up of the checklist