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Peripheral Venous Access Management by Radiologic Technologists in Radiodiagnostic Procedure
Sponsor: Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS
Summary
The goal of this interventional study is to evaluate the impact of a structured training program on the ability of Radiologic Technologists (RTs) to safely and effectively perform peripheral venous access (PVA) placement for contrast media administration in a radiodiagnostic setting. The study focuses on adult patients undergoing contrast-enhanced imaging procedures and on Radiologic Technologists who have completed a competency-based theoretical and practical training program on peripheral venous access management. The main questions it aims to answer are: * Does a structured training program improve the theoretical knowledge and technical competencies of Radiologic Technologists in peripheral venous access placement? * What is the incidence of complications associated with peripheral venous access placement performed by trained Radiologic Technologists in routine clinical practice? * How do patients perceive the procedure in terms of pain, safety, procedural success, and overall satisfaction? Participants: * Radiologic Technologists will participate in a structured theoretical and practical training program focused on peripheral venous access placement for contrast media administration. * Radiologic Technologists will perform peripheral venous access placement during routine radiodiagnostic procedures following completion of the training. * Patients undergoing contrast-enhanced imaging will receive peripheral venous access placement performed by trained Radiologic Technologists and will complete questionnaires assessing pain, satisfaction, and perceived safety of the procedure.
Official title: Peripheral Venous Access Management by Radiologic Technologists in Radiodiagnostic Procedures: Training, Organization, and Patient Safety. Evaluation of a Structured Training Program and Its Clinical and Organizational Effects
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
Any - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
9
Start Date
2026-02-15
Completion Date
2026-08-15
Last Updated
2026-02-13
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Interventions
Structured Peripheral Venous Access Training Program
The intervention consists of a structured, competency-based theoretical and practical training program designed to qualify Radiologic Technologists to independently perform peripheral venous access placement for contrast media administration. The program includes classroom-based education, supervised hands-on training, and on-the-job mentoring focused on venipuncture techniques, prevention and recognition of complications, and patient communication. Competency is achieved after completion of the training pathway and a minimum number of supervised procedures.