APPLICATIONS ON INTRAVENOUS THERAPY AND CATHETER-ASSOCIATED BLOODSTREAM INFECTION PREVENTION: TECHNOLOGY PROSPECTION^*

ABSTRACT

Objective:  to identify mobile applications on intravenous therapy and prevention of catheter-associated bloodstream infection.

Method:  technological prospection, with data search in Patent Bases and Virtual Stores, data collection occurred from May to August 2021. Inclusion criteria: mobile applications focused on Intravenous Therapy; mobile applications focused on the prevention of bloodstream infection. The analysis was carried out in a qualitative comparative way, recognizing the functions developed by the applications and their potential for use in clinical practice.

Results:  19 applications were selected and organized into themes: applications to assist in catheterization; applications for catheter maintenance; applications on bloodstream infection prevention; and applications on diagnosis of catheter-associated bloodstream infection.

Conclusion:  The identification of few apps on the theme serves to promote the construction of new apps.

DESCRIPTORS:
Mobile Applications; Information Technologies and Communication Projects; Catheterization; Patient Safety; Catheter-Related Infections

HIGHLIGHTS

1. Only one application found in the app stores was registered in a patent bank.

2. Brazil was the second country that most developed apps on the theme.

3. Only two apps on bloodstream infection prevention.

4. Few apps on the theme serves as a stimulus to develop new apps.