n (%) | |
Restrictions in activities of daily living related to having the catheter | 65/250 (26.0) |
Restrictions in social activities related to having the catheter | 36/250 (14.4) |
Difficulty flushing, accessing or otherwise operating the PICC | 48/250 (19.2) |
Example comments: | |
'It’s just annoying that it’s there, I have to be careful when taking showers and doing other activities. It hurts from time to time.’ | |
'When he showers, there's no simple easy way to seal the PICC line up - doesn't understand how we can send people to the moon, but can't invent a sleeve to keep arm dry.’ | |
'PICC is placed in right arm above elbow, gets in the way of her doing things.’ | |
'PICC allowing fluid to go in, but won't draw back or allow blood to come out, so any blood draws can't use PICC line, have to use other needle.’ | |
'It seems to be functioning well, I have not had any problems. It’s great to have it in.’ | |
'It’s convenient, better than getting poked all the time.’ |
PICC, peripherally inserted central catheter.