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Experiences of UK patients with hepatitis C virus infection accessing phlebotomy: A qualitative analysis

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  • Amanda Clements
  • Jane Grose
  • Heather Skirton

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This study provides an understanding of the experiences and perceptions of phlebotomy in people with infection who have venous damage related to injecting drug use with the aim of improving their care. Narrative interviews were conducted with 10 attendees of a phlebotomy service within an acute Trust in the south–west of England. The participants had hepatitis C infection and poor venous access due to current or former drug use. Interview audiotapes were analyzed, and the themes – conflict, emotional responses, the patient as expert, and offering solutions – were identified. In the context of this study, we discuss the difficulties associated with phlebotomy, which might explain why individuals with hepatitis C infection and venous damage disengage from health services and are less likely to undertake antiviral treatment. This research adds to the literature on phlebotomy for vulnerable groups, and recommends hepatitis C virus clinics within drug agencies, the need to review training and policy, and the development of “phlebotomy passports” to enable continuity of care between services.

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  • Amanda Clements & Jane Grose & Heather Skirton, 2015. "Experiences of UK patients with hepatitis C virus infection accessing phlebotomy: A qualitative analysis," Nursing & Health Sciences, John Wiley & Sons, vol. 17(2), pages 214-222, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:wly:nuhsci:v:17:y:2015:i:2:p:214-222
    DOI: 10.1111/nhs.12173
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    1. Yvonne Nelly Drazic & Marie Louise Caltabiano, 2013. "Chronic hepatitis B and C: Exploring perceived stigma, disease information, and health‐related quality of life," Nursing & Health Sciences, John Wiley & Sons, vol. 15(2), pages 172-178, June.
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    1. Catherine Ferguson & Peter Higgs & Anna Olsen, 2015. "Jugular venipuncture and other innovative approaches to phlebotomy among people who inject drugs," Nursing & Health Sciences, John Wiley & Sons, vol. 17(4), pages 539-541, December.

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