Empowering Pediatric Healthcare: Introducing the IV Passport

Children with chronic and complex health conditions often rely on intravenous devices for their medical needs. However, the current approach to device selection, insertion, and monitoring can be inconsistent, leading to challenges for both healthcare providers and families. Recognizing the need for a more streamlined and patient-centric solution, a team of healthcare professionals embarked on a journey to co-create and evaluate a groundbreaking mobile health (mHealth) application: IV Passport.

Co-Creation Process

The development of IV Passport began with a prioritization survey, where stakeholders identified seven crucial features, including graphical presentations of current and past devices. A Passport advisory panel consensus meeting further refined the content and features of the application. This collaborative effort ensured that IV Passport would meet the diverse needs of patients and families.

Key Features and Content

IV Passport covers a comprehensive range of nine device types, such as totally implanted ports, with detailed information on insertion sites and related items. It also provides insights into device-associated complications, future vascular access plans, and educational resources. The application's design was meticulously crafted to ensure ease of use and accessibility.

Results and Validation

Upon its release on Apple and Android platforms, IV Passport received positive feedback during content validation. Users found the application easy to navigate and indicated a high likelihood of recommending it to others. This validation underscores the effectiveness of IV Passport in promoting patient and family empowerment in managing vascular access devices.

Conclusion and Practice Implications

IV Passport stands as a testament to effective child- and family-centered care, driven by consumer co-creation. Its versatility makes it suitable for various healthcare settings and patient populations, offering a seamless solution to enhance the management of intravenous devices. As IV Passport continues to evolve and remain active, it holds the promise of revolutionizing pediatric healthcare and fostering greater collaboration between healthcare providers and families.

Read More: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38364591/ 

Authors: Amanda J Ullman, Victoria Gibson, Tricia M Kleidon, Sebastian Binnewies, Ryoma Ohira, Nicole Marsh, Craig McBride, Karen Winterbourn, Francesca Boyte, Jacqueline Cunninghame, Natasha Roberts, Grace Hui Xu, Mari Takashima, Marie Cooke, Claire M Rickard, Joshua Byrnes, Emily Larsen