HIGHLIGHTS
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Only one application found in the app stores was registered in a patent bank.
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Brazil was the second country that most developed apps on the theme.
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Only two apps on bloodstream infection prevention.
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Few apps on the theme serves as a stimulus to develop new apps.
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