Intrinsic and extrinsic factors associated with phlebitis in hospitalized patients: Systematic Review [Factores intrínsecos y extrínsecos asociados a flebitis en pacientes hospitalizados: Revisión Sistemática]

Nursing care in central and peripheral venous access is part of nursing work, the quality affected by presence phlebitis various hospitalization areas. Therefore, factors related to are identified. Objective: To analyze development scientific evidence on intrinsic extrinsic associated with hospitalized patients. Methodology: A literature search was carried out databases over last ten years. There no language restriction, studies English, Spanish Portuguese published full-text indexed journals were included. critical analysis each selected article out, creating a matrix for ordering categorizing. Results: From total 64 articles, 9 included which 2 English 7 Portuguese, whose results that there specific patient, correspond can be avoidable professional when Conclusions: Phlebitis considered an indicator service quality. In course reviews, multiple have been identified, preventive, corrective educational measures should taken areas where accesses manipulated, avoiding future complications, as well improving reflected indicators zero result goal.